Engineering Technician (Mechanical Bias)

Job Summary

Qualified Mechanical Engineer needed to make a positive impact in patient care. Join a collaborative team that values expertise and encourages innovation. You will face diverse challenges, improve patient outcomes and receive training and development, including course and certification opportunities. Benefits include NHS pension, annual leave, health & wellbeing programs, and additional income through on‑call rota participation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical and medical plant & equipment and building faults.
• Deputise for Team Leaders and perform authorised/competent person roles (e.g., Legionella, medical gases, electrical safety and ventilation).
• Contact approved contractors for maintenance breakdowns and repairs.
• Participate in the on‑call rota to respond to emergencies outside core hours.
• Address major incidents such as loss of electrical services, loss of medical gas, loss of heating and hot‑water services in critical areas.
• Motivate, train and develop the maintenance team and apprenticeships, ensuring efficient use of labour and materials.
• Plan, prioritise and execute scheduled maintenance and repair work.
• Escalate calls to team leaders and contractors as required.

Qualifications – Essential

• Completed a 4‑year apprenticeship (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3).
• Mechanical or plumbing training for electricians or electrical training for mechanical.
• Significant post‑qualification experience as an engineering maintenance craftsman, electrician or mechanical engineer.
• Proven communication skills.
• Multi‑skilled to handle mechanical, building and electrical maintenance.
• Depth working knowledge of engineering systems and maintenance experience.
• Complex fault diagnosis skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work.
• Ability to operate computer‑controlled systems.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Continuing training to latest electrical regulations.
• Competent‑person training (medical gas, electrical, Legionella, as applicable).
• Experience working in a health‑care environment.
• Use of computer‑based risk and asbestos registers.
• Experience with on‑call rota participation.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Essential

• Evidence of championing diversity and equality in previous roles.
• Evidence of own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Job Details

• Band 5 – Salary £32,073 to £39,043 per annum (pro‑rata).
• Contract: Permanent, Full‑time.
• Location: Worthing, Lyndhurst Road, BN11 2DH, UK.
• Reference number: 279‑7757742‑JUN26.
• Post posted: 03 June 2026; closing date: 15 June 2026.

Legal & Checks

• Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order) applies.

Contact

Workshop Manager: Vance Walkere‑mail: vance.walker@nhs.netphone: 01903285095

Application Details

Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (including graduate visa with 18 months remaining).

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