Maintenance Technician - Multi-Skilled

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  • Brighton
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
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 doingsomething more than just 'turning up' every day?You'll be part of a collaborative and dynamic team that values your expertise andencouragesinnovation.In this role, you will tackle a wide range of unique challenges, using your engineering skills to directly improve patient care and outcomes, making 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.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.This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to something truly meaningful.Main duties of the jobTo maintain and repair a wide range of Mechanical, Electrical and Medical Plant & Equipment and Building faultsDeputise for Team LeadersUndertakes an Authorised Person/ Competent Person roles, e.g. Legionella, medical gases pipeline systems, electrical safety and ventilation as requiredCalls 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 ManagersPlanned maintenance and repair of the Mechanical and Electrical plant, equipment & servicesEscalation 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 faultsDeal 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 schemeAbout usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 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. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number279-7125197-AUG25Job locationsRoyal Sussex County HospitalEastern RoadBrightonBN2 5BEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease, kindly review the attached job description and person specification for comprehensive details regarding the position. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease, kindly review the attached job description and person specification for comprehensive details regarding the position.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Completed and passed a 4-year apprenticeship City & Guilds or NVQ level 3
  • Mechanical / plumbing training for Electricians or Electrical training for Mechanical
Desirable
  • Continuing Training to latest Electrical Regulations
  • Competent person - Medical Gas Authorised Person Electrical Training for Electrical Technicians Legionella responsible person training for Mechanical Technicians
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential
  • A significant amount of post qualification experience as an Engineering Maintenance Craftsman / Electrician/ Mechanical Engineer with sufficient knowledge and experience be on call
  • Proven communication skills
  • Postholder to be multi-skilled and able to deal with Mechanical, Building and Electrical Maintenance
  • Depth working knowledge of Engineering Systems and experience in maintenance
Desirable
  • Experience working in a health care environment
SkillsEssential
  • Complex fault diagnosis skills required
  • Able to plan and prioritise work
  • Able to operate and use computer controlled systems
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
  • Utilisation of computer based Risk and Asbestos Register
Equality, Diversity and InclusionEssential
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Completed and passed a 4-year apprenticeship City & Guilds or NVQ level 3
  • Mechanical / plumbing training for Electricians or Electrical training for Mechanical
Desirable
  • Continuing Training to latest Electrical Regulations
  • Competent person - Medical Gas Authorised Person Electrical Training for Electrical Technicians Legionella responsible person training for Mechanical Technicians
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential
  • A significant amount of post qualification experience as an Engineering Maintenance Craftsman / Electrician/ Mechanical Engineer with sufficient knowledge and experience be on call
  • Proven communication skills
  • Postholder to be multi-skilled and able to deal with Mechanical, Building and Electrical Maintenance
  • Depth working knowledge of Engineering Systems and experience in maintenance
Desirable
  • Experience working in a health care environment
SkillsEssential
  • Complex fault diagnosis skills required
  • Able to plan and prioritise work
  • Able to operate and use computer controlled systems
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
  • Utilisation of computer based Risk and Asbestos Register
Equality, Diversity and InclusionEssential
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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