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?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso 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.
Details
Date posted
12 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
150-GM2293-COR
Job locations
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for further details regarding this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for further details regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/ or Professional Registration
Essential

• Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through 4 year accredited course and/ or level 3 vocational qualification level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Training and experience in: oVentilation and Air Conditioning oBoiler House Practices oCompressors oSafe release from lifts oLV AP oBMS systems oLegionella Competent Person oUnvented Systems oGas Safe oOFTEC (Oil)

Experience
Essential

• Experience of using computers.

Desirable

• 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
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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
Essential

• 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications and/ or Professional Registration
Essential

• Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through 4 year accredited course and/ or level 3 vocational qualification level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Training and experience in: oVentilation and Air Conditioning oBoiler House Practices oCompressors oSafe release from lifts oLV AP oBMS systems oLegionella Competent Person oUnvented Systems oGas Safe oOFTEC (Oil)

Experience
Essential

• Experience of using computers.

Desirable

• 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
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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
Essential

• 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.

Skills Required