Engineering Technician (Multi-skilled)

TN United Kingdom; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi-skilled Engineer to join their dynamic team in Worthing. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care and outcomes through hands-on engineering work. You will be involved in maintaining and repairing essential equipment, ensuring the smooth operation of critical services. With a strong emphasis on training and development, you will have opportunities to advance your career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. Join a collaborative environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programs

On-call rota income opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an Engineering Maintenance Craftsman or Electrician.
• Competent in Medical Gas and Electrical Training.
• Knowledge of Engineering Systems and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Mechanical, Electrical, and Medical Plant & Equipment.
• Deputise for Team Leaders and manage urgent situations.
• Assist in training and developing the maintenance team.

Skills

Complex fault diagnosis

Planning and prioritizing work

Operating computer-controlled systems

Communication skills

Education

4-year apprenticeship City & Guilds or NVQ level 3

Mechanical/plumbing training for Electricians

Electrical training for Mechanical

Tools

Computer-based Risk and Asbestos Register

Job description

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Client:

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Worthing, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job 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?

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.

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

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications