Lead Mechanical Fitter

Sellick Partnership
Blackburn
1 month ago
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Location: Blackburn


Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum


Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)


Contract: Permanent今回は。


Sellick Partnership are delighted to be supporting a well-established public sector organisation in the recruitment of a Lead Mechanical Fitter. This is eerdere key role responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance, repairs лом 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.


Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use yearsossos experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.


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