Hospital Engineer

Ramsay Health Care UK; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Hospital Engineer to join the team at Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford. You'll support maintenance operations and ensure a safe, efficient environment for patients. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering, have strong organisational and communication skills, and experience in managing contractors. Enjoy generous benefits including private medical cover, flexible leave options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days leave + bank holidays

Private pension matching up to 5%

Private medical cover

Life assurance (death in service) x3

Free training and development

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in line managing in a maintenance environment post-apprenticeship.
• Fire safety or fire risk assessment training is desirable.
• Understanding of health and safety guidelines and applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance team and contractors in daily duties.
• Ensure the best environment for patients at the hospital.
• Participate in the on-call system for Oaks Hospital if needed.

Skills

Organised approach

Deadline management

Managing contractors

City & Guilds Part 1/2 or NVQ Level 2/3

Fault-finding techniques

Communication skills

IT competence

Education

City & Guilds Part 1/2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Job Title

Hospital Engineer – Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford – Full Time, 37.5 hours per week.

Overview

At Ramsay Health Care UK, a can‑do approach is at the heart of all we do. That’s exactly what you’ll bring to Springfield Hospital as you support our maintenance team and any contractors in their daily duties, using the skills you’ve built as a tradesperson. Everything you do will help ensure that each person coming into the hospital for treatment enjoys the very best environment. Working with people across the hospital, you’ll need to be friendly, approachable, and very well organised. You’ll be valued for your skills and expertise and rewarded with generous benefits from one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the UK.

Where you’ll be based

You will be based at Springfield Hospital, however you will participate in an on‑call system that covers Oaks Hospital located in Colchester (1 in 6 weeks), whilst also attending Oaks Hospital as and when required.

You’ll bring with you

• A very organised approach with an ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Experience in line managing in a maintenance environment post‑apprenticeship or qualifications gained
• Experience in managing and co‑ordinating contractors and service engineers
• City & Guilds Part 1/2, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent – preferably in mechanical or electrical engineering (essential)
• Time‑served apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical biased discipline (preferred)
• Fire safety or fire risk assessment training (desirable)
• Understanding of quality management, customer satisfaction and the continuous improvement process
• Duel or multi‑skilled with the core – preferably electrical
• Comprehensive understanding of health and safety guidelines and applicable law
• Understanding of legionella prevention requirements within hospital buildings
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound fault‑finding techniques
• IT aware / competent

Benefits

• 25 days leave + bank holidays
• Buy & sell flexi‑leave options
• Private pension – Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Enhanced competitive parental leave policies
• Private medical cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life assurance (death in service) x3
• Free training and development via the Ramsay Academy
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card scheme

About Ramsay Health Care UK

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well‑established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We operate in 8 countries, with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. We are well respected within the healthcare industry and are one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are known for our strong, long‑standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. “Our employees are Ramsay.” The skills and commitment of our employees form the basis for our success.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care, and it is a belief that has been true since we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset, and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists, having achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.