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Main area: Estates Technician - Multi-Skilled Grade Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref: 279-7124884-APR25
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/05/2025 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.
Job overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for you to assist our hospitals as a Maintenance Assistant, supporting our busy Estates team. You will be assisting with the maintenance and repair of a wide range of mechanical and electrical plants, equipment and services and minor building fabric repairs.
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, alongside a comprehensive benefits package—including the NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, and health and wellbeing programs.
Main duties of the job
Carry out routine work such as:
1. Plant room checks and reporting of defects
2. Change of filters on Air Handling Units
3. Replacement of lamps
4. Checking condition of fire doors
5. Planned Maintenance tasks
6. Painting and replacing locks
7. Investigation and rectification of minor faults
8. Assist crafts persons in their work
9. Other semi-skilled mechanical, electrical and buildings repairs or maintenance as may be determined and directed by Trust Estates officers and team leaders/supervisors.
10. Water sampling for legionella control (once trained and qualified)
11. Change taps, showers, minor copper pipe work alterations and drainage pipework
12. Assist with isolation as directed on mechanical ventilation systems
13. Assist with medical gas systems works under direction (following training)
14. First response air conditioning checks
15. To be prepared to work outside normal working (core) hours (overtime) when required (for emergencies or to complete works that for operational reasons cannot be carried out during normal working hours)
16. To work as part of the out of hours ‘on-call’ rota
Person specification
Experience
* Previous Experience in a similar role
* Consideration will be given to Candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience gained via previous employment history
* Extensive knowledge of hospital operational estate issues, including an in-depth understanding of maintenance procedures within a medical environment
* Any Mechanical, Electrical or Building Qualifications
* NVQ 2 or equivalent knowledge
Skills
* Good Interpersonal Skills
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.
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.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it 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 this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
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