Senior Engineering Technician – Electrical

Circle Health Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks qualified applicants for an engineering position focusing on Mechanical or Electrical disciplines. Responsibilities include maintenance, training, and providing support across multiple hospital sites. Competitive salaries with comprehensive benefits are offered, emphasizing a strong team and supportive culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service

Private healthcare, covering pre-existing conditions

Hospital discounts for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a current CSCS Card at the appropriate level.
• Require ECS Card if electrically qualified.
• Time served apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders for maintenance and specialist subcontract work.
• Provide engineering support at hospital sites.
• Train and mentor site technicians.

Skills

Health and Safety guidelines

Fault-finding techniques

Time management

PC proficiency

Education

City & Guilds Part 3, ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Current Construction Safety Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card at appropriate level of qualification. If electrically qualified, a current Electro-technical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card is required. (Persons without the appropriate card will not be considered).
• City & Guilds Part 3, ONC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Willingness to act as AP and RP Medgas as required.
• Time served apprenticeship in a Mechanical or Electrical biased discipline.
• Comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety guidelines, statutes, and ACOPs.
• Understanding of L8 Legionella ACOP within hospital buildings.
• High level of organization & time management skills, especially in environments with multiple priorities.
• Sound fault-finding techniques and ability to read drawings.
• Proficient in PC use, including relevant software and systems.

Duties include:

• Prompt completion of work orders for planned maintenance, reactive responses, specialist subcontract work, and remedial work.
• Provide routine and specialized engineering maintenance and breakdown support at a hospital site.
• Offer technical, health, safety, and environmental support, acting as a role model for company policies.
• Train and mentor site technicians and assistants.
• Advise hospital management on engineering matters.
• Maintain high engineering standards with integrity.
• Foster a strong team ethos.
• Work across multiple hospital sites within the group as needed.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private healthcare, covering pre-existing conditions.
• Hospital discounts for friends and family.
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Non-contributory life insurance.
• Access to discounts, rewards, and wellbeing resources.
• Recognition programs.
• Training and development opportunities.

…and much more!

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including the Armed Forces community. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Our culture is built on principles of selflessness, compassion, commitment, collaboration, bravery, agility, tenacity, and creativity, guiding our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally.