Main area: Mechanical
Grade: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Additional overtime may be required)
Job ref: 279-7246992-MAY25
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Princess Royal Hospital
Town: Haywards Heath
Salary: £26,530 – £29,114 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/06/2025 23:59
Job overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for you toassistour hospitals as a Mechanical Craftsperson, supporting our busy Estates team.You will beassistingwitha wide range of planned preventative maintenance and reactive calls.
To work as a part of the wider Estates team to achieve site-wide engineering compliance,maintainingall building systems and achieving the wider strategic aims as set out by the site Head of Estates.
We offer extensive training and development opportunities, with access to courses and certifications to help advance your career, alongside a comprehensive benefits package— including the 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-callrota, increasing your earning potential.
This isagreatopportunityto grow professionally while contributing to something truly meaningful.
Before applying for the position, please review the job description and person specifications to ensure your qualifications and experience meet the requiredcriteria.
Note in advance
The interviews will be held in person and a workplace-based assessment mayberequired.Must have a valid UK driving license or other means of commuting in and out of hours.
Main duties of the job
* Tomaintainand repair a very wide range of Plumbing, Mechanical and Plant, Equipment and Services
* Deal with Major incidents such as large water leaks, ingress ofrain waterand blocked drainage in critical areas.
* Unblock drains, roof gullies, guttering down pipes, lavatory pans, urinals, macerators, basin wastes and waste disposal machines etc,
* Carry out Plumbing and Mechanical pipework installations, including baths, showers, basins etc.
* Attend to and resolve a loss of heating / cooling, hot andcold waterservices to critical areas andMedicalgases to critical areas,
* Assistto motivate,trainand develop the apprenticeship scheme.
Working for our organisation
At 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 Programmefor 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/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, newworkand repair of Plumbing / Mechanical Plant & Equipment:
* Plumbing, including showers, baths, basins, sinks, lavatory’s,macerators,waste disposals etc, etc,
* Medium Temperature Hot Water Plant
* Low Temperature Hot Water Plant
* Heating & Ventilation Systems
* Air-conditioning Systems
* Calorifiers and Hot Water Systems
* Carry out plumbing / fitting installations and alterations
* Medical Equipment
* Medical Gas plant and Equipment
* Water Softening plant
* Refrigeration Systems
* Environmental Computer controlled systems
* Toassistthe Development Team in the implementation of major services shutdowns and commissioning arrangements for new developments and in hand-over procedures for the engineering systems.
* Complex fault diagnosis skillsrequired, interpreting technicalissuesand formulating technical solutions to improve performance andmaintainthe service.
Person specification
Experience and Qualification
Essential criteria
* Completed and passed a formal apprenticeship City & Guilds or NVQ level 3
* Previous experience as Maintenance Craftsman
Skills
Essential criteria
* Provide and receive routine information to inform work colleagues, patients, clients/ provide and receive complex or sensitive information
* Communicates technical issues to maintenance staff/ explain technical issues to other staff, patients
* Skills Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* IT skills
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early:In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working:If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa:Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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