Engineering Technician - Mechanical

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Haywards Heath is seeking a Multi-skilled Engineer to enhance patient care through maintenance and repair of critical systems. This role encompasses various responsibilities including safety management, training, and planning. Candidates will benefit from extensive training and a comprehensive benefits package including an NHS pension scheme. Join a dynamic team where your skills can make a direct impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programmes

Additional income from on-call duties

Responsibilities

• Deputise for Team Leaders.
• Undertake authorised person roles for safety systems.
• Manage maintenance breakdowns and repairs.
• Be part of the on-call rota for emergencies.
• Handle major incidents affecting critical areas.
• Train and develop the maintenance team.
• Plan maintenance of mechanical and electrical services.
• Escalate calls for urgent repairs.

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Deputise for Team Leaders.
• Undertake authorised person / competent person roles, e.g. Legionella, medical gases pipeline systems, electrical safety and ventilation as required.
• Call approved contractors for maintenance breakdowns and repairs when required.
• Be included on the on‑call rota to meet emergency and urgent situations outside 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.
• Plan maintenance and repair of the mechanical and electrical plant, equipment & services.
• Escalate calls to approved contractors for breakdowns and repairs.

Career Development & Training

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

Benefits

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

Inclusion & Diversity

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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.

Why Join Us

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.