Job overview
We have great opportunities for a qualified Mechanical Engineer, 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, 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.
Before applying for the position, please review the job description and person specifications to ensure your qualifications and experience meet the required criteria.
Note in advance
The interviews will be held in person and a workplace-based assessment may be required.
Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:
Main duties of the job
To maintain and repair a wide range of Mechanical, Electrical and Medical Plant & Equipment and Building faults
· Deputise for Team Leaders
· Undertakes an Authorised Person/ Competent Person roles, e.g. Legionella, medical gases pipeline systems, electrical safety and ventilation as required or deputy responsible person role
· Calls 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 Managers
· Planned maintenance and repair of the Mechanical and Electrical plant, equipment & services
· Escalation of calls to approved to team leaders for Contractors for breakdowns and repairs.
· Plan and prioritise work
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please, kindly review the attached job description and person specification for comprehensive details regarding the position.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Completed and passed a 4-year apprenticeship City & Guilds or NVQ level 3
2. Mechanical / plumbing training for Electricians or Electrical training for Mechanical
Desirable criteria
3. Continuing Training to latest Electrical Regulations
4. Competent person – Medical Gas Authorised Person Electrical Training for Electrical Technicians Legionella responsible person training for Mechanical Technicians
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
5. A significant amount of post qualification experience as an Engineering Maintenance Craftsman / Electrician/ Mechanical Engineer with sufficient knowledge and experience be on call
6. Proven communication skills
7. Postholder to be multi-skilled and able to deal with Mechanical, Building and Electrical Maintenance
8. Depth working knowledge of Engineering Systems and experience in maintenance
Desirable criteria
9. experience working in a health care environment
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Complex fault diagnosis skills required
11. Able to plan and priotitise work
12. Able to operate and use computer controlled systems
13. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable criteria
14. Utilisation of computer based Risk and Asbestos Register
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
15. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
16. 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