Engineer in Norwich

Description

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) | Spire Norwich Hospital | Norwich | Full Time | Permanent

Spire Norwich Hospital is seeking a skilled and motivated Multi-Skilled Engineer with an electrical background to join our Engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrician who enjoys variety and is looking to develop their career within a modern healthcare environment. Working as part of our on-site engineering team, you will support the safe operation of the hospital by maintaining critical building services, ensuring regulatory compliance and assisting with a broad range of planned and reactive maintenance activities.

The role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills within healthcare engineering and undertake further training across a variety of technical disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across hospital facilities and equipment.
• Maintain electrical systems and associated plant and equipment.
• Support maintenance and statutory testing of ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Undertake compliance activities including:
  • Fire alarm testing
  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Water sampling and monitoring
  • Tap temperature and maintenance checks
  • SSD (Sterile Services Department) equipment testing
• Diagnose and rectify faults across a range of building services systems.
• Support contractors and specialist service providers working within the hospital.
• Ensure all maintenance records and compliance documentation are completed accurately.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering services across the hospital.
• Participate in the hospital's on-call arrangements where required.
• Work towards Authorised Person (AP) responsibilities following appropriate training and competency assessment.

Who We're Looking For

You will be a qualified electrician with strong technical knowledge and a flexible, hands-on approach to maintenance.

Essential:

• Recognised electrical qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience working within a maintenance or building services environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to health and safety and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

• Experience within healthcare, commercial or critical facilities environments.
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC, building management systems and statutory compliance requirements.
• Previous experience working within regulated environments.
• Interest in developing towards Authorised Person responsibilities.

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free On-Site Gym
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.