Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Hospital Engineer

The closing date is 03 November 2025

Job summary

Hospital Engineer

Springfield Hospital - Chelmsford

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

The role

At Ramsay Health Care UK, a can-do approach is at the heart of all we do. Thats exactly what youll bring to Springfield Hospital as you support our maintenance team and any contractors in their daily duties, using the skills youve 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, youll need to be friendly, approachable, and very well organised. Youll be valued for your skills and expertise and be rewarded for them with generous benefits from one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the UK.

Main duties of the job

What you will 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

I T aware / competent

About us

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

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0365-JR14832

Job locations

Springfield Hospital

Lawn Lane

Chelmsford

CM1 7GU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Hospital Engineer

Springfield Hospital - Chelmsford

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

The role

At Ramsay Health Care UK, a can-do approach is at the heart of all we do. Thats exactly what youll bring to Springfield Hospital as you support our maintenance team and any contractors in their daily duties, using the skills youve 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, youll need to be friendly, approachable, and very well organised. Youll be valued for your skills and expertise and be rewarded for them with generous benefits from one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the UK.

Where youll 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.

What youll 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

I T aware / competent

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hospital Engineer

Springfield Hospital - Chelmsford

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

The role

At Ramsay Health Care UK, a can-do approach is at the heart of all we do. Thats exactly what youll bring to Springfield Hospital as you support our maintenance team and any contractors in their daily duties, using the skills youve 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, youll need to be friendly, approachable, and very well organised. Youll be valued for your skills and expertise and be rewarded for them with generous benefits from one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the UK.

Where youll 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.

What youll 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

I T aware / competent

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Experience in line managing in a Maintenance Environment post apprenticeship or qualifications gained.
  • Experience in managing and co-ordinating Contractors and Service Engineers
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Experience in line managing in a Maintenance Environment post apprenticeship or qualifications gained.
  • Experience in managing and co-ordinating Contractors and Service Engineers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Springfield Hospital

Lawn Lane

Chelmsford

CM1 7GU


Employer's website

https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Springfield Hospital

Lawn Lane

Chelmsford

CM1 7GU


Employer's website

https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Claire Byrne

claire.byrne@ramsayhealth.co.uk

07500112818

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0365-JR14832

Job locations

Springfield Hospital

Lawn Lane

Chelmsford

CM1 7GU


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