Estates Senior Technician

Insight Executive Group; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking an Estates Senior Technician to maintain essential hospital services across multiple locations. The role requires recognised technician qualifications and substantial practical experience in estates plant. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, conducting maintenance on critical systems, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. A competitive salary with added allowances is offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus shift and on-call allowances

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical or Mechanical Technician qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent).
• Significant practical experience working independently on estates plant and systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of specifications, drawings, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns day and night as part of a shift rota.
• Carry out maintenance and fault-finding on critical systems.
• Support installations and refurbishments of building fabrications.
• Conduct risk assessments for medium and high-risk tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Electrical or Mechanical Technician qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)

Practical experience on estates plant and systems

Technical knowledge of specifications and drawings

Ability to make informed decisions under pressure

Flexibility to travel across Trust sites

Organizational skills

Commitment to high-quality workmanship

Team player values

Job description

Estates Senior Technician

• Essex NHS Foundation Trust Salary: Band 6 - £38,682 to £46,580 per annum (depending on experience & qualifications)
• Location: Across Trust sites - Essex
• Division: Estates & Facilities

About the Role

Are you a qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician with proven hands‑on experience in complex estates plant? This is your chance to join one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. As an Estates Senior Technician, you'll play a vital role in keeping critical hospital services running 24/7.

Working within a multi‑skilled team, you'll carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to emergency breakdowns, and support installations across multiple sites. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts patient care and safety.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate on a shift rota with on‑call duties, responding to breakdowns day and night
• Carry out maintenance and fault‑finding on generators, fire alarms, lighting, boilers, air‑handling units, chiller plant, medical gas systems, and water networks
• Support installations and refurbishments of building fabrications
• Respond effectively to emergencies, prioritising safety for patients, staff, and visitors
• Conduct and document risk assessments for medium and high‑risk tasks
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, statutory standards, and health & safety legislation

What We're Looking For

• Recognised Electrical or Mechanical Technician qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)
• Significant practical experience working independently on estates plant and systems
• Strong technical knowledge of specifications, drawings, and manuals
• Ability to escape serious issues and make informed decisions under pressure
• Flexibility to travel across Trust sites
• Excellent organisational skills and commitment to high‑quality workmanship
• A team player who shares our values of Care, Excel, and Innovate

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary plus shift and on‑call allowances
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive team environment with mentoring and leadership opportunities

The chance to make a real difference by keeping essential hospital services