Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical)

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in Brighton is seeking an experienced Engineer to conduct fault diagnosis and repair across various mechanical building services. The role requires good time management, a flexible approach to tasks, and a strong awareness of Health and Safety. Successful candidates will support semi-skilled staff, handle equipment like gas-fired appliances, and maintain heating systems. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience, with a commitment to providing high-quality service in community health.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Inclusive environment and support for diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

• Candidates must have relevant mechanical and electrical experience for effective fault diagnosis and repair.
• Gas Safe and OFTEC qualifications are desirable for specific equipment handling.
• Strong time management and the ability to work independently are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake skilled electrical craft duties for repairs and fault diagnosis.
• Maintain heating, hot and cold-water systems, and catering equipment.
• Record details of works completed accurately and update logbooks.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Repair skills

Health and Safety awareness

Time management

Ability to work unsupervised

Tools

Gas Safe certification

OFTEC certification

Digital and analogue test instruments

Job description

Overview

To carry out fault diagnosis, repair and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) work on all Mechanical building services and equipment within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) and any other local Trusts/organisations to which SCFT provide a service. To apply a flexible attitude and approach to carrying out all assigned tasks. To provide support and advice to semi-skilled and Apprentice engineering staff. The successful candidate must have good time management skills, be able to work alone or unsupervised when necessary and be very Health and Safety aware. The postholder will apply a flexible attitude and approach to carrying out all assigned tasks. The postholder will have incidental contact with patients such as giving wayfinding instructions.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK Health and Care Worker visa: If you’ll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to undertake skilled electrical craft duties to enable effective fault diagnosis and repair to a wide range of plant and equipment as detailed below, including:

• Gas fired appliances (if Gas Safe Qualified)
• Oil fired boilers (if OFTEC Qualified)
• Catering equipment (mechanical element)
• Heating, hot and cold-water systems
• Pumps
• Waste-water systems including macerators
• Laundry equipment
• Emergency generators (mechanical element)
• Fire alarm systems and fire-fighting equipment (testing)
• Lifts (Passenger and goods)
• Air Conditioning systems
• Domestic appliances
• Various other types of mechanical equipment
• Use digital and analogue test and monitoring instruments for effective testing and fault finding. Ability to analyse results.
• Carry out minor new works as directed by the Estates Operations Manager or Estates M and E Manager
• Interpret and work from appropriate instructions, drawings and specifications
• To record accurately details of works completed including time, date, job content, location and materials used. Update logbooks, registers and other statutory records as directed by the Estates Operations Manager or Estates M and E Manager.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our values — Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence — guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Pedro Freitas, Job title: Head of Estates Operations, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone]