Engineering Technician

The Priory Hospital; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dedicated Engineering Technician to join their team. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule and a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes private healthcare and generous holiday allowances. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining high engineering standards. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion while making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family-friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Access to discounts and wellbeing resources

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current CSCS Card required; ECS Card for electrically qualified candidates.
• Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders for maintenance and reactive responses promptly.
• Provide engineering maintenance and breakdown support to the hospital.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Fault-Finding Skills

Time Management

Education

City & Guilds Part 3

ONC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Construction Safety Certification Scheme (CSCS)

Electro-technical Certification Scheme (ECS)

Job description

Overview

Engineering Technician

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate, part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare, is seeking an Engineering Technician to join their Engineering department. This is a part-time position for 22.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern. The salary is up to £32,000.00 FTE per year, depending on experience, training, and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders for planned maintenance, reactive responses, specialist subcontract work, and remedial tasks promptly.
• Provide routine and specialized engineering maintenance and breakdown support to the hospital site.
• Offer technical, health, safety, and environmental support, acting as an exemplar of company policies and procedures.
• Train, mentor, and assist site-based Technicians or Engineering Assistants.
• Advise hospital managers on engineering matters as needed.
• Maintain high engineering standards, fostering a culture of integrity and openness.
• Contribute to building a strong team ethos.
• Complete all mandatory training requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Current Construction Safety Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card at the appropriate level; electrically qualified candidates require an Electro-technical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card.
• City & Guilds Part 3, ONC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Willingness to act as AP and RP Medgas as needed.
• Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
• Understanding of Health and Safety guidelines, statutes, and ACOPs.
• Knowledge of L8 Legionella ACOP within hospital buildings.
• Strong organization and time management skills, especially in environments with multiple priorities.
• Good fault-finding skills and ability to interpret drawings.

Benefits

Circle Health Group offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre-existing conditions.
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
• Non-contributory life insurance.
• Access to discounts, rewards, and wellbeing resources.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.

Circle Health Group values diversity and inclusion, striving to create an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop both professionally and personally, guided by principles of selflessness, compassion, commitment, collaboration, bravery, agility, tenacity, and creativity.