Hospital Engineer

Springfield Hospital - Chelmsford

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

The role

At Ramsay Health Care UK, a can-do approach is at the heart of all we do. That’s exactly what you’ll bring to Springfield Hospital as you support our maintenance team and any contractors in their daily duties, using the skills you’ve built as a tradesperson. Everything you do will help ensure that each person coming into the hospital for treatment enjoys the very best environment. Working with people across the hospital, you’ll need to be friendly, approachable, and very well organised. You’ll be valued for your skills and expertise and be rewarded for them with generous benefits from one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the UK.

Where you’ll be based

You will be based at Springfield Hospital, however you will participate in an on-call system that covers Oaks Hospital located in Colchester (1 in 6 weeks), whilst also attending Oaks Hospital as and when required.

What you’ll bring with you

A very organised approach with an ability to work well under pressure

Ability to work to deadlines

Experience in line managing in a Maintenance Environment post apprenticeship or qualifications gained.

Experience in managing and co-ordinating Contractors and Service Engineers

City& Guilds Part 1/2, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering essential

Time served apprenticeship in a Mechanical or Electrical biased discipline preferred

Fire safety or Fire Risk Assessment training desirable

Understanding of Quality Management, customer satisfaction and the continuous improvement process

Duel or multi-skilled with the core preferably Electrical

Comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety guidelines and applicable law

Understanding of Legionella prevention requirements within Hospital buildings

Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Sound fault finding techniques

IT aware / competent

Why join us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants

Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance

Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary

Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period

Employee Assistance Programme

Work–Life Balance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days

Flexible shift patterns, where possible

Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition

Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development

Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible

Free parking on site, where possible

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries, with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We care.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks