Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical)

Haringey GP Federation; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Brighton is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to perform fault diagnosis and repairs on mechanical systems across healthcare facilities. The successful candidate will have responsibilities that include routine maintenance, teaching semi-skilled staff, and ensuring safety regulations are met. Ideal applicants must possess a Level 3 vocational qualification and relevant experience in the healthcare environment. This role offers a chance to contribute to community health services and embrace an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trade procedures through a 4-year accredited course.
• Experience in a similar role and mentoring apprentices.
• Must possess a current Full UK or EU Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis and repairs to various mechanical systems.
• Document work accurately including details on time and materials used.
• Participate in the Estates Out of Hours on-call rota.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Repair of mechanical building services

Health and Safety awareness

Good time management

Mentoring skills

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent

Knowledge of ventilation and air conditioning

Tools

Digital and analogue test instruments

Hand and powered tools

Job description

To carry out fault diagnosis, repair and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) work on all Mechanical building services and equipment within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) and any other local Trusts/organisations to which SCFT provide a service. To apply a flexible attitude and approach to carrying out all assigned tasks. To provide support and advice to semi‑skilled and Apprentice engineering staff. The successful candidate must have good time management skills, be able to work alone or unsupervised when necessary and be very Health and Safety aware.

The postholder will apply a flexible attitude and approach to carrying out all assigned tasks.

The postholder will have incidental contact with patients such as giving wayfinding instructions.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to undertake skilled electrical craft duties to:

• enable effective fault diagnosis and repair to a wide range of plant and equipment as detailed below,
• Gas fired appliances (if Gas Safe Qualified)
• Oil fired boilers (if OFTEC Qualified)
• Catering equipment (mechanical element)
• Heating, hot and cold-water systems
• Pumps
• Waste-water systems including macerators.
• Laundry equipment
• Emergency generators (mechanical element)
• Fire alarm systems and fire‑fighting equipment (testing)
• Lifts (Passenger and goods)
• Air Conditioning systems
• Domestic appliances
• Various other types of mechanical equipment

Use digital and analogue test and monitoring instruments for effective testing and fault finding. Ability to analyse results.

Carry out minor new works as directed by the Estates Operations Manager or Estates M and E Manager.

Interpret and work from appropriate instructions, drawing's and specifications.

To record accurately details of works completed including time, date, job content, location and materials used. Update logbooks, registers and other statutory records as directed by the Estates Operations Manager or Estates M and E Manager.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours, and flexi‑retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief network
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our values --Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence-- guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/ or Professional Registration

• Knowledge of a full of trade procedures acquired through 4 year accredited course and/ or level 3 vocational qualification level or equivalent.
• Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Boiler House Practices
• Compressors
• Safe release from lifts
• LV AP
• BMS systems
• Legionella Competent Person
• Unvented Systems
• Gas Safe
• OFTEC (Oil)

Experience

• Experience of using computers.
• Significant Experience in a similar role
• Experience of providing a mentoring role
• Experience in working in a hospital/healthcare environment for apprentice training programmes.

Skills and Knowledge

• To diagnose faults and effect repairs to electrical plant and equipment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to use wide range of fault diagnosis and test equipment.
• Highly skilled in use of hand and powered tools
• Must possess current Full UK or EU Driving Licence
• Must possess good time management skills
• Basic IT skills
• A working knowledge of the Health and Safety At Work Act
• Basic knowledge of alarm systems and lifting equipment including passenger/goods lifts
• Ability to carry out and record risk assessments
• Intermediate knowledge of fire alarm systems
• Intermediate knowledge of lifts and lifting equipment.
• Intermediate knowledge of electronics.
• Knowledge of Legionella Control and Prevention.

Other Requirements

• To be prepared to participate in the Estates Out of Hours on‑call rota.
• Good standard of physical fitness.
• Access to own vehicle for work purposes.
• An understanding in relation to service delivery and relationships with colleagues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.