Engineering Technician – Mechanical PRH
Closing date: 19 May 2026
We have great opportunities for experienced or newly qualified multi‑skilled (Electrical/Mechanical/Building) engineers to make a positive impact in your community and feel like you are doing more than just turning up every day. You will tackle a wide range of unique challenges, using your engineering skills to directly improve patient care and outcomes and make a real difference in people’s lives.
You will receive extensive training and development opportunities, including access to courses and certifications to help you advance in your career. A comprehensive benefits package includes NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave and health and wellbeing programmes, and the opportunity to earn additional income by participating in the on‑call rota.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, medical plant & equipment, and building faults.
- Deputise for team leaders and fulfil authorised person / competent person roles (e.g., Legionella, medical gases, electrical safety, ventilation).
- Call approved contractors for maintenance breakdowns and repairs.
- Participate in the on‑call rota to handle emergency and urgent situations outside core working hours.
- Respond to major incidents such as loss of electrical services, medical gas, heating or hot water services in critical areas.
- Motivate, train and develop the maintenance team and apprenticeship scheme, ensuring efficient use of labour and materials.
- Plan and execute planned maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant, equipment, and services.
- Escalate calls to team leaders for contractor engagement.
About us
At UH Sussex, diversity is our strength and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver excellent care everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements and are applying using a Graduate visa, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at the time of application.
Qualifications
- Completed and passed an apprenticeship in City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3.
- Mechanical/plumbing training for electricians or electrical training for mechanical engineers.
- Continuing training to keep up to date with the latest electrical regulations.
- Competent person Medical Gas Authorised Person; Electrical training for electrical technicians; Legionella responsible person training for mechanical technicians.
Knowledge and Experience
- A significant amount of post‑qualification experience as an engineering maintenance craftsman, electrician, or mechanical engineer with sufficient knowledge and experience for being on call.
- Proven communication skills.
- Multi‑skilled and able to deal with mechanical, building and electrical maintenance.
- Depth of working knowledge of engineering systems and experience in maintenance.
- Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Skills
- Complex fault diagnosis skills.
- Able to plan and prioritise work.
- Able to operate and use computer‑controlled systems.
- Evidence of undertaking own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- Utilisation of computer‑based risk and asbestos register.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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 name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum (pro rata)
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