Engineering and Building Technician

Venn Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering and Building Technician to join their dedicated team. This permanent role involves overseeing the maintenance and repair of various mechanical, electrical, and medical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The successful candidate will supervise a team, manage urgent maintenance issues, and contribute to the development of apprentices. With a focus on delivering high-quality services, this role offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will make a significant impact on the Trust's operations.

Qualifications

• 4-year apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Post qualification experience as an Engineering Maintenance Craftsman.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance assistants and contractors, ensuring high-quality service.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Management

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Engineering and Building Technician – NHS
Agency Reference Number: J88222

Venn Group have partnered with a large Sussex based NHS Trust to recruit an Engineering and Building Technician on a permanent basis. The successful candidate would be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of Mechanical, Electrical and Medical Plant & Equipment and Building faults. Including PPM - Planned maintenance and the repair of the Mechanical and Electrical plant, equipment & services.

Salary: Band 5 - £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Location: Worthing - Sussex
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours a week – Monday – Friday

Key Duties:
• Supervise maintenance assistants, contractors, checks & evaluates work; provides practical training to staff, contractors
• Supervise maintenance assistants and contractors; inspect, assess, and provide hands-on training to staff and external workers.
• Perform maintenance and repairs across a wide range of mechanical, electrical, medical plant, and building systems.
• Act as deputy for Team Leaders when required.
• Responsible for Legionella management, medical gas pipeline systems, electrical safety, and ventilation.
• Liaise with approved contractors for urgent maintenance issues and breakdowns when necessary.
• Participate in the On-Call Rota to respond to emergency and urgent maintenance needs outside of regular working hours.
• Manage major incidents, including critical failures in electrical supply, medical gas systems, heating, and hot water services.
• Support the motivation, training, and development of the maintenance team and apprentices, ensuring efficient use of labour and materials to deliver a high-quality maintenance service for the Trust’s building assets and assist Trust Managers.

The successful candidate must have:

• 4- year apprenticeship City & Guilds or NVQ level 3
• Mechanical / plumbing training for Electricians or Electrical training for Mechanical
• A proven ability to plan and prioritise work, under pressure and respond to deadlines in line with SLAs & KPIs
• Post qualification experience as an Engineering Maintenance Craftsman / Electrician/ Mechanical Engineer
• Good communication, organisation and maintenance skills



Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.