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Kettering, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Job Advert
Engineer
Glendon Wood Hospital, Kettering
37.5 Hours Per Week
An exciting opportunity for an Engineer has arisen at Glendon Wood Hospital based in Kettering. In this role you will play a vital role in keeping our hospital safe, compliant, and operational. We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Engineer to deliver high-quality maintenance and technical support across our sites.
Where you'll be based:
Our brand new state-of-the-art day case hospital is located in Glendon, Kettering. This new facility is an extension of the services delivered by the nearby Woodland Hospital.
What you'll do:
Act as the primary engineering contact for designated hospitals.
Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and respond to reactive tasks within agreed Service Level Agreements.
Ensure statutory inspections and remedial works are completed on time.
Provide first-line support for medical gases and fire safety systems.
Liaise with contractors, manage permits, and oversee minor repair works.
Support project management and compliance initiatives.
Participate in multi-site on-call cover and provide holiday/sickness cover as needed
What We’re Looking For:
City & Guilds Part 3, HNC, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Post-apprenticeship maintenance experience, contractor coordination, and line management
Multi-skilled (preferably plumbing or electrical bias) with strong fault-finding skills
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, Legionella prevention, and MMS systems
Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
A full UK driving license is required
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 11 countries with 77,000 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 know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.
We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
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 committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.