Estates Senior Technician

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Senior Technician to support essential services with a focus on Electrical and Mechanical systems. The role requires significant practical experience and involves advising colleagues, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing maintenance schedules. The position offers opportunities for career development within a compassionate work environment.

Benefits

Flexible opportunities

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Significant relevant practical experience required.
• Knowledge of Health Technical Memorandums.

Responsibilities

• Advise and train colleagues in safe operation of equipment.
• Communicate maintenance and repair schedules effectively.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Communication

Education

ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Estates Senior Technician

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Job summary

The Senior Technician will participate in a shift system plus On Call responsibilities.

The person appointed will be a suitably qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician with significant relevant practical experience.

They will be able to carry out their role and perform work with minimal managerial input at all times, escalating serious matters to the relevant manager as appropriate.

The Senior Technician will perform highly complex activities on a range of Estates plant and systems, including PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance), breakdowns, and job requests both inside and outside normal working hours, to ensure the Trust's essential services run 24/7.

They will have thorough knowledge of technical data, specifications, and issues related to a wide range of Estates plant, equipment, and systems.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Technician will advise, instruct, and train colleagues and other groups in the safe operation of equipment and systems.

They will liaise with Trust staff regarding Estates work issues and provide concise, detailed responses verbally and in writing.

They will communicate complex technical and safety advice effectively to a wide range of groups, including department colleagues, other Trust staff, contractors, patients, and the public, especially in emergencies. This may involve formal training or informal daily routines, always ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures.

They will communicate maintenance and repair schedules with all levels of Trust staff to ensure smooth operations and continuity of patient care.

About us

We work with MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver excellent local and specialist services, aiming to improve patients' health and wellbeing in a compassionate way, and to provide a respectful, vibrant environment for staff development, innovation, and career growth.

We offer a good working environment with flexible opportunities and support career development through training and progression.

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering + relevant practical experience, or HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering + practical experience, or equivalent technical qualification + relevant experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Health Technical Memorandums.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure check for any criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£37,338 per year (Pro Rata for Part-Time)