Engineering technician - mechanical prh

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We have great opportunities for experienced or newly qualified multi‑skilled (Electrical/Mechanical/Building) engineers eager to make a positive impact in your community. Do you want to feel like you’re doing something more than just ‘turning up’ every day?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and dynamic team that values your expertise and encourages innovation.

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, and health and wellbeing programs. You can also earn additional income if you qualify to participate in the on‑call rota, increasing your earning potential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a wide range of mechanical, electrical and medical plant & equipment and building faults.
• Deputise for team leaders.
• Undertake authorised person/competent person roles (e.g., legionella, medical gases pipeline systems, electrical safety, and ventilation as required).
• Call approved contractors for maintenance breakdowns and repairs when required.
• Be included on the on‑call rota to meet 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.
• Assist in motivating, training and developing the maintenance team and apprenticeship scheme, ensuring efficient use of labour and materials to support Trust’s building assets and Trust managers.
• Plan maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical plant, equipment & services.
• Escalate calls to team leaders for contractors for breakdowns and repairs.

EEO Statement

At UH Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.