Mechanical Technician with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
Important: While this employer offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for UK work visas, all applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and applicants should confirm all visa requirements, costs, and processing times with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust before applying.
Job Details
Company: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Location: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW
Salary: Depending on experience per annum
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Skills
Experience: Training & Qualifications
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Reference Number: 358-7692703-E&F-A
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and innovative Maintenance Shift Technicians with Electrical or Mechanical background to join University Hospitals of Leicester. The core duty of the role is to carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a high standard that is commensurate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering plant, equipment and other engineering systems including heating, air conditioning, fire alarms and specialist healthcare equipment; diagnosis and repair of faults including mechanical and electrical devices and control systems.
About University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence. We will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our Values
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team. This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Main Duties of the Job
Provide a comprehensive Healthcare engineering maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a high standard that is appropriate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering systems and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for maintaining heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, various voltage systems, steam raising plant and associated equipment, medical gas systems, nurse call systems, fire detection, building services controls, standby generators, and specialist healthcare equipment. You will be expected to act on your own initiative, in a leadership role supporting the Estates Supervisor and Maintenance Managers in the day to day management of the service and assisting with the management of contractors.
Shift Pattern
You will be part of a team working a rotating shift pattern (4 on 4 off) and providing emergency out of hours on call. This flexible working pattern allows for a better work-life balance while ensuring critical hospital systems are maintained at all times.
Person Specification – Training & Qualifications
Essential:
- Good general education, with GCSE grades of A – C or equivalent
- Relevant City & Guilds Level 3 in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline
- HNC or equivalent experience or willing to work towards a HNC
- PASMA – Mobile Access Tower User
Desirable:
- HND in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline
- Competent or Authorised Person HTM
- BOAS qualification
Person Specification – Skills
Essential:
- Ability to fault finding, diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical systems using relevant tools, drawings and materials
- Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios
- A dedicated and committed team leader
- Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
- Excellent attention to details
- Ability to work flexibly as needs arise
Desirable:
- Responsive to learning new skills with further training
- Ability to install and commission new installations
Person Specification – Experience
Essential:
- A recognised apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical discipline
- Good in-depth knowledge and workings of Mechanical, electrical & electronic systems within healthcare building engineering systems
Desirable:
- Experience of working in a Hospital Environment
- Knowledge of BEMS and control systems
- Understanding of Steam raising boiler plant and associated control Systems
Person Specification – Communication Skills
Essential:
- Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems
- Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Organised approach to work
- Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills
Desirable:
- Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
Application Checklist for International Applicants
- Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa with the UK Visas and Immigration website
- Prepare your criminal record certificates from all countries where you’ve resided 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Gather all relevant qualifications and certifications (City & Guilds, HNC/HND, etc.)
- Prepare a CV highlighting your mechanical/electrical experience
- Contact Andy Martin (Head of Estates) with any questions about the role or sponsorship
- Complete the application through the NHS Jobs portal before the deadline
Contact Information
Contact: Andy Martin (Head of Estates)
Email: andy.martin1@nhs.net
Phone: 07500809029
Employer Website: https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/
Equal Opportunities
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Additional Information
This position is based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across different sites as required. The role involves participation in an emergency on-call rota, which requires working outside normal hours including weekends, evenings and nights when on-call.
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