Engineering Technician (Multi-skilled)

Job summary

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.

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.

"Please note:

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants."

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

About us

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. 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. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO196SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO196SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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