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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
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
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 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.
Job overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for you to assist our hospitals as a Mechanical Craftsperson, supporting our busy Estates team. You will be assisting with a 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, maintaining all 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, a longside a comprehensive benefits package— including the NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, and health and wellbeing programs— y ou can also earn additional income if you qualify to participate in the on-call rota, increasing your earning potential.
This is a great opportunity to 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 requir ed criteria.
Note in advance
The interviews will be held in person and a workplace-based assessment may be requi red. Must have a valid UK driving license or other means of commuting in and out of hours.
Main duties of the job
To maintain and repair a very wide range of Plumbing, Mechanical and Plant, Equipment and Services
Deal with Major incidents such as large water leaks, ingress of rain water and 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 and cold water services to critical areas and Medical gases to critical areas,
Assist to motivate, train and 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 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, new work and repair of Plumbing / Mechanical Plant & Equipment:
Plumbing, including showers, baths, basins, sinks, lavatory’s, macerators, waste disposals etc, etc,
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
Environmental Computer controlled systems
To assist the 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 skills required, interpreting technical issues and formulating technical solutions to improve performance and maintain the service.
Person specification
Experience and Qualification
* Completed and passed a formal apprenticeship City & Guilds or NVQ level 3
* Previous experience as Maintenance Craftsman
Skills
* 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
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
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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