University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Engineering Technician (Electrical Bias)
The closing date is 16 July 2026
We have great opportunities for experienced or newly qualified multi‑skilled electrical engineers eager to make a positive impact in the community. This role uses engineering skills to directly improve patient care and outcomes, and offers extensive training, development opportunities, an NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, and participation in the on‑call rota to increase earning potential.
Main Duties of the Job
- Maintain and repair a wide range of mechanical, electrical and medical plant & equipment and building faults.
- Deputise for team leaders.
- Act as an authorised person/competent person for Legionella, medical gases pipeline systems, electrical safety and ventilation, or serve as deputy responsible person.
- Call approved contractors for maintenance breakdowns and repairs when required.
- Be included on the on‑call rota to respond to emergency and urgent situations outside core working hours.
- Deal with major incidents such as loss of electrical services to critical areas, loss of medical gas to critical areas, and loss of heating and hot water services to critical areas.
- Motivate, train and develop the maintenance team and apprenticeship scheme, ensuring effective use of labour and materials to provide an efficient maintenance service and support Trust managers.
- Plan and prioritise planned maintenance and repair work for mechanical and electrical plant, equipment & services.
- Escalate calls to approved contractors or team leaders for breakdowns and repairs.
About Us
UHSussex values diversity, treats patients and staff with compassion, and offers a well‑being programme for staff. As a university trust and leader in healthcare research, we support learning, teaching and training throughout careers.
Job Responsibilities
This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Completed and passed a 4‑year apprenticeship City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3.
- Mechanical/plumbing training for electricians or electrical training for mechanical.
- Continuing training to 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 / mechanical engineer with sufficient knowledge and experience to be on call.
- Proven communication skills.
- Multi‑skilled to manage mechanical, building and electrical maintenance.
- Depth working knowledge of engineering systems and experience in maintenance.
- Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Skills
- Complex fault diagnosis skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise work.
- Ability 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 championing diversity in previous roles.
- Evidence of undertaking 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 requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Employer Name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum, pro rata.
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