East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Multi skilled Maintenance craftsperson- Higher level Shift Engineer

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

The post holder will hold the necessary maintenance skills to ensure the safe and continuous operation of mechanical and electrical engineering services and building plant. Although primarily working on their own outside normal working hours is an integral member of the Maintenance team and should be able to demonstrate leadership skills. This will involve planning, organising activities and working across trade groups and with contractors staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service, which is responsive to the users needs.

The post holder will participate on a fixed rota system and be required to cover for shift team absences to maintain service continuity.

Main duties of the job

To carry out maintenance work in a safe environment and to a high quality as directed by the Supervisor on the full range of engineering services, plant, equipment. Including the Building Management System, plumbing services, steam/gas/electric heating plant, ventilation plant, cold water services and building fabric. Steam boiler maintenance and safe working to PM5 shall be required. Work also extends to Fire Alarm, Nurse Call, Security, Medical Gas, Laundry, Catering, LV and Emergency electrical systems.

About us

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Please note, although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC a Corporate Collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust on 1.11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum pro rata (pay award pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-1LSC-ELHT-023-26

Job locations

ELHT sites

Burnley General Hospital

Burnley

BB10 2PQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals, undertake complex fault diagnose using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Trust Engineering installations, plant and equipment and building elements.. The post holder as first responder shall deal with emergency situations.

Be conversant with the current edition of the Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems for Competent Persons

Be able to inspect patients personal electrical equipment advise on safe use and conduct PAT testing.

Work within the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) System and to adhere to all managerial requirements.

Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices.

Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department.

Carry out installation improvement works.

Drive Trust vehicles to assist in the collection and delivery of maintenance items and service delivery in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals, undertake complex fault diagnose using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Trust Engineering installations, plant and equipment and building elements.. The post holder as first responder shall deal with emergency situations.

Be conversant with the current edition of the Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems for Competent Persons

Be able to inspect patients personal electrical equipment advise on safe use and conduct PAT testing.

Work within the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) System and to adhere to all managerial requirements.

Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices.

Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department.

Carry out installation improvement works.

Drive Trust vehicles to assist in the collection and delivery of maintenance items and service delivery in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • Attained a recognised City and Guilds Advanced Craft certified qualification or equivalent plus significant post apprenticeship experience. Or NVQ level 3 maintenance engineering or equivalent
  • Be able to demonstrate competence in the required range of technical aspects applicable to the post.
  • Demonstrate a minimum of twelve months previous experience in a maintenance craft role within a large site environment having completed a recognised building/engineering apprenticeship.
  • Proven ability to understand detailed procedures, understand technical drawings and diagrams and diagnose technical faults

Desirable

  • Hold a current UK driving licence.
  • Relevant accredited NVQ and NHS Technical Qualifications
  • Attained or working towards a recognised BTEC/HNC recognised qualification.
  • Demonstrable team leading qualities
Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • Attained a recognised City and Guilds Advanced Craft certified qualification or equivalent plus significant post apprenticeship experience. Or NVQ level 3 maintenance engineering or equivalent
  • Be able to demonstrate competence in the required range of technical aspects applicable to the post.
  • Demonstrate a minimum of twelve months previous experience in a maintenance craft role within a large site environment having completed a recognised building/engineering apprenticeship.
  • Proven ability to understand detailed procedures, understand technical drawings and diagrams and diagnose technical faults

Desirable

  • Hold a current UK driving licence.
  • Relevant accredited NVQ and NHS Technical Qualifications
  • Attained or working towards a recognised BTEC/HNC recognised qualification.
  • Demonstrable team leading qualities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ELHT sites

Burnley General Hospital

Burnley

BB10 2PQ


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ELHT sites

Burnley General Hospital

Burnley

BB10 2PQ


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PFI Contract & Performance Lead

Jonathan Moores

jonathan.moores@elht.nhs.uk

01254733034

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum pro rata (pay award pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-1LSC-ELHT-023-26

Job locations

ELHT sites

Burnley General Hospital

Burnley

BB10 2PQ


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