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Hospital Engineer


Company : Ramsay Health Care


Location : Basildon, Eastern


Created : 2026-04-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionHospital EngineerSpringfield Hospital - ChelmsfordFull Time 37.5 hours per weekThe roleAt Ramsay Health Care UK, a can-do approach is at the heart of all we do. Thats exactly what youll bring to Springfield Hospital as you support our maintenance team and any contractors in their daily duties, using the skills youve 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, youll need to be friendly, approachable, and very well organised. Youll 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 youll be basedYou 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 youll bring with youA very organised approach with an ability to work well under pressureAbility to work to deadlinesExperience in line managing in a Maintenance Environment post apprenticeship or qualifications gained.Experience in managing and co-ordinating Contractors and Service EngineersCity& Guilds Part 1/2, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering essentialTime served apprenticeship in a Mechanical or Electrical biased discipline preferredFire safety or Fire Risk Assessment training desirableUnderstanding of Quality Management, customer satisfaction and the continuous improvement processDuel or multi-skilled with the core preferably ElectricalComprehensive understanding of Health and Safety guidelines and applicable lawUnderstanding of Legionella prevention requirements within Hospital buildingsExcellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skillsSound fault finding techniquesIT aware / competentWhy 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 were people caring for people:Health, Wellbeing & Financial SecurityPrivate Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependantsDiscounted Bupa Dental InsuranceLife Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salaryPrivate Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying periodEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWorkLife Balance25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional daysFlexible shift patterns, where possibleFamily friendly policies including enhanced parental leaveVolunteer leave to support causes that matter to youCareer Development & RecognitionTraining and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career developmentColleague recognition programme to celebrate our peopleLifestyle & Everyday PerksAccess to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discountsCycle2Work schemeSubsidised staff restaurant, where possibleFree parking on site, where possibleAbout UsRamsay 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.Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.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.Its more than what we do, its 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 UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs 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. xjdpvnf We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.