Engineering Technician (Multi-skilled) University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Civvy Street Magazine; Chichester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS provider seeks a Multi-skilled Engineer to join a vibrant team at St Richards Hospital, Chichester. This role involves diverse maintenance challenges, contributing directly to enhancing patient care. With extensive training options, a supportive work environment, and comprehensive benefits, this position offers an opportunity to grow professionally while positively impacting the community.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programs

On-call rota income augmentation

Qualifications

• 4-year apprenticeship completed in relevant fields.
• Significant post-qualification experience in Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance.
• Proven communication skills in team environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Complex fault diagnosis

Communication

Multi-skilled maintenance

Planning and prioritization

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ level 3

Tools

Computer controlled systems

Job description

Main area: Building Services

Grade: Band 5

Contract: Permanent: 37.5 hrs per week Monday to Friday

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hrs per week 08.00 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday with 1 hour for dinner; Friday 08.00 to 16.00 with a half an hour for dinner)

Job ref: 279-7257678-JUN25

Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: St Richards Hospital

Town: Chichester

Salary: £29,970 – £36,483 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 30/06/2025 23:59

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 doingsomething more than just ‘turning up’ every day?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and dynamic team that values your expertise andencouragesinnovation.

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-callrota, increasing your earning potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to something truly meaningful.

Please note in advance: Interviews will be held in person, and a workplace-based assessment may be required.

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

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.Candidate information pack – University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in a health care environment

Skills

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Utilisation of computer based Risk and Asbestos Register

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• 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:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early:In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

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 the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

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

Further Information

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put ourPatient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

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.

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, 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 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.