Engineering Technician (Mechanical Bias)

NHS; Worthing; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Worthing is seeking an Engineering Technician (Mechanical Bias) to maintain and repair essential systems. This role requires formal qualifications, a commitment to continuous training, and offers a range of benefits, including an NHS pension scheme. Join a supportive environment that values innovation and community impact.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programs

On-call rota for additional income

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience as Engineering Maintenance Craftsman/Electrician/Mechanical Engineer.
• Proven communication skills.
• Multi-skilled to handle Mechanical, Building and Electrical Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Mechanical, Electrical, and Medical Plant & Equipment.
• Deputise for Team Leaders.
• Handle emergency and urgent situations out of working hours.

Skills

Complex fault diagnosis skills

Planning and prioritizing work

Operating computer controlled systems

Understanding of equalities issues

Education

Completed apprenticeship City & Guilds or NVQ level 3

Mechanical/plumbing training for Electricians or Electrical training for Mechanical

Continuing Training to latest Electrical Regulations

Job description

Overview

Engineering Technician (Mechanical Bias) – closing date: 30 September 2025

We have great opportunities for a qualified Mechanical 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.

Should you require additional support with completing your application, please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:

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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 team leaders for Contractors for breakdowns and repairs.
• Plan and prioritise work

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We\'re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We\'re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

• 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
• experience working in a health care environment

Skills

• 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
• Utilisation of computer based Risk and Asbestos Register

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• 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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata