Lead Mechanical Fitter

Location: Blackburn
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Contract: Permanent

Sellick Partnership are delighted to be supporting a well-established public sector organisation in the recruitment of a Lead Mechanical Fitter. This is a key role responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance, repairs and inspections across a range of mechanical building services-ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, standards and operational procedures.

Role Overview

As Lead Mechanical Fitter, you will play a proactive and hands-on role in maintaining the mechanical systems across a busy healthcare estate. You will carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks, ensuring statutory and contractual obligations are consistently met.

You will work as part of a dedicated facilities maintenance team, contributing to the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the estate and supporting the continuous delivery of essential healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical and related building services in line with the PPM schedule, personal competence and training.

Respond promptly to reactive maintenance and breakdown requests, in accordance with contract requirements.

Assist with installation works for minor upgrades and adaptation projects across the estate.

Support systematic fault-finding and diagnosis of mechanical issues, ensuring safe and effective resolution.

Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring compliance with all relevant guidance and legislation.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working within a mechanical maintenance environment.

NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services (or equivalent qualification).

Practical experience working with:

Air Handling Units (AHUs)

Fan Coil Units (FCUs)

LTHW systems

Pumps, pipework and valves

Chilled and potable water systems

Water hygiene systems

Pipe fitting experience (desirable)

If you feel well-suited to the role, please apply, or for more information, contact Josh Meek at Sellick Partnership Ltd - Derby office

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