Job summary
Responsible for managing staff, the provision of day-to-day operations and maintenance services in respect of Engineering Plant and systems at designated Trust properties and hospital sites. Provide professional and technical support to the Estates Operational Management Team on delegated duties, taking a lead role for the provision of validation, testing, commissioning and maintenance services in respect of decontamination, sterilisation and disinfection equipment in use throughout the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Control engineering technician/trade staff, support as required to complete maintenance and testing programmes for sterilisers/washer disinfectors (HTM 01-01), which involves liaison with other Operations and Maintenance officers to identify labour resource requirements.
Complete programmes of maintenance annually to ensure the performance and hygiene of Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (HTM 03) and Water Systems (HTM 04,) including liaison with the 'Responsible Person Legionella' for legionella bacteria prevention.
Develop, implement and review planned preventative maintenance programmes and recording systems to ensure compliance with Statutory Legislation, Codes of Practice, Hospital Technical Memoranda and Health Guidance Notes
Carry out condition appraisals of Engineering Plant and Systems including sterilisers and washer disinfectors and submit business cases for replacement/upgrade costings for complex Engineering Systems and Plant Replacement Programmes as required.
Required to approve invoices on various budgets on E-fin in-line with SFI's and SFO's.
Support the Deputy Head of Engineering and Estates Operations Managers when required on Estates Operational matters.
Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Closing date: 16 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year PA PR
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 356-26-8392633
- Job locations: Harrow Street Sterile Services Unit, 3-5 Harrow Street, Hull, HU3 4LB, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Application Completion
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- To have completed a recognised trade apprenticeship and hold a BTEC/HNC/Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering plus 5 years relevant experience
- A degree plus 3 years relevant experience
- Have equivalent practical and theoretical engineering knowledge acquired through a diploma or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Hold an accreditation certificate as a test person sterilisers/washer disinfector for carrying out the full range of duties in HTM 01-01
- IOSH Certificate for Managing Safely
- Suitable leadership qualification (NEBSS)
- Authorised Person Decontamination
- Authorised Person Confined Spaces
- Authorised Person for High Voltage
- Authorised Person for Pressure Systems
- Authorised Person Piped Medical Gases
- Authorised Person Low Voltage
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate previous leadership experience in non-routine maintenance of complex engineering plant and equipment with a broad understanding of other building and engineering disciplines.
- Experience of liaison with and supervising building and engineering contractors and design consultants.
Desirable
- Computer systems experience
- Previous leadership and engineering experience in a hospital environment
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Familiarity with Microsoft software and general computer literacy.
- Ability to work independently or part of a team.
- Effective motivator of subordinate staff.
- Demonstrate effective management skills.
- Project a professional credible image at all times.
- Knowledge of managing a computerised labour management system.
- Knowledge of managing a computerised building services management system.
Desirable
- Resuscitation/First Aid Training.
- Infection Control Awareness Training.
- Asbestos Awareness Training
- Fire Training
- Confined Space Training
Other Requirements
Essential
- Hold a full valid driving licence.
- Must be able to participate in an emergency on call rota and respond to site within 30 minutes of a call.
- To carry out the full range of on-call Duty Engineer duties during the on-call period covering emergency response requirements.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication and inter-personal skills.
- Good organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of a wide range of presentation media.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in difficult environments and under pressure, to assess situations rapidly and make accurate relevant decisions
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures.
- Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.
- Able to read, understand and analyse complex engineering drawings.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Employer details
- Employer name: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Address: Harrow Street Sterile Services Unit, 3-5 Harrow Street, Hull, HU3 4LB, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/