NHS

Engineering Technician (Building Bias)


Pay29,970.00 - 36,483.00 / year
LocationWorthing/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9279-25-0720?language=en&page=44&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We have great opportunities for experienced or newly qualified Multi-skilled (Electrical/Mechanical/Building) Engineer, eager to make a positive impact in your community? Do you want to feel like you're doing something more than just 'turning up' every day?

      You'll be part of a collaborative and dynamic team that values your expertise and encourages innovation.

      In this role, you will tackle a wide range of unique challenges, using your engineering skills to directly improve patient care and outcomes, making a real difference in people's lives.

      You will receive extensive training and development opportunities, including access to courses and certifications to help you advance in your career.

      Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, as well as health and wellbeing programs -- you can also earn additional income if you qualify to participate in the on-call rota, increasing your earning potential.

      This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to something truly meaningful.

      "Before applying for the position, please review the job description and person specifications to ensure your qualifications and experience meet the required criteria.

      Note in advance

      The interviews will be held in person and a workplace-based assessment may be required."

      Main duties of the job

      To maintain and repair a wide range of Mechanical, Electrical and Medical Plant & Equipment and Building faults

      Deputise for Team Leaders

      Undertakes an Authorised Person/ Competent Person roles, e.g. Legionella, medical gases pipeline systems, electrical safety and ventilation as required or deputy responsible person role

      Calls to approved Contractors for maintenance breakdowns and repairs when required.

      To be included on the On-Call Rota, to meet emergency and urgent situations out of core working hours.

      Deal with Major incidents such as loss of electrical services to critical areas Loss of Medical gas to critical areas, loss of heating and hot water services to critical areas.

      Assist to motivate, train and develop the maintenance team and apprenticeship scheme, ensuring the effective use of labour and materials to provide an efficient maintenance service for the Trust's building assets and to support Trust Managers

      Planned maintenance and repair of the Mechanical and Electrical plant, equipment & services

      Escalation of calls to approved to team leaders for Contractors for breakdowns and repairs.

      Plan and prioritise work

      When on call the priority will be to make safe and carry out repairs as necessary

      To maintain and repair a wide range of Mechanical, Electrical and Medical Plant & Equipment and Building faults

      Deputise for Team Leaders upon request

      Undertakes an Authorised or Competent Person roles, e.g. Legionella

      About us

      At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

      We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

      As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

      We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

      Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

      Date posted

      22 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      279-7103804-APR25

      Job locations

      Worthing

      Lyndhurst Road

      Worthing

      BN11 2DH


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please, kindly review the attached job description and person specification for comprehensive details regarding the position.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please, kindly review the attached job description and person specification for comprehensive details regarding the position.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Completed and passed a 4-year apprenticeship City & Guilds or NVQ level 3
      • Mechanical / plumbing training for Electricians or Electrical training for Mechanical

      Desirable

      • Continuing Training to latest Electrical Regulations
      • Competent person - Medical Gas Authorised Person Electrical Training for Electrical Technicians Legionella responsible person training for Mechanical Technicians

      Knowledge and Experience

      Essential

      • A significant amount of post qualification experience as an Engineering Maintenance Craftsman / Electrician/ Mechanical Engineer with sufficient knowledge and experience be on call
      • Proven communication skills
      • Postholder to be multi-skilled and able to deal with Mechanical, Building and Electrical Maintenance
      • Depth working knowledge of Engineering Systems and experience in maintenance

      Desirable

      • experience working in a health care environment

      Skills

      Essential

      • Complex fault diagnosis skills required
      • Able to plan and priotitise work
      • Able to operate and use computer controlled systems
      • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

      Desirable

      • Utilisation of computer based Risk and Asbestos Register

      Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

      Essential

      • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
      • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Completed and passed a 4-year apprenticeship City & Guilds or NVQ level 3
      • Mechanical / plumbing training for Electricians or Electrical training for Mechanical

      Desirable

      • Continuing Training to latest Electrical Regulations
      • Competent person - Medical Gas Authorised Person Electrical Training for Electrical Technicians Legionella responsible person training for Mechanical Technicians

      Knowledge and Experience

      Essential

      • A significant amount of post qualification experience as an Engineering Maintenance Craftsman / Electrician/ Mechanical Engineer with sufficient knowledge and experience be on call
      • Proven communication skills
      • Postholder to be multi-skilled and able to deal with Mechanical, Building and Electrical Maintenance
      • Depth working knowledge of Engineering Systems and experience in maintenance

      Desirable

      • experience working in a health care environment

      Skills

      Essential

      • Complex fault diagnosis skills required
      • Able to plan and priotitise work
      • Able to operate and use computer controlled systems
      • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

      Desirable

      • Utilisation of computer based Risk and Asbestos Register

      Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

      Essential

      • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
      • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

      Address

      Worthing

      Lyndhurst Road

      Worthing

      BN11 2DH


      Employer's website

      https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

      Address

      Worthing

      Lyndhurst Road

      Worthing

      BN11 2DH


      Employer's website

      https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.