(*) Estates Senior Technician | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a skilled Estates Senior Technician to join the Estates team. The role requires qualification as an Electrical or Mechanical Technician with extensive hands-on experience to service and repair Estates plant and systems, ensuring 24/7 operation.

You will work across a shift pattern, participate in on-call duties, and be able to train colleagues in safe operation and maintenance practices while liaising with Trust staff and external contractors.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician with substantial practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on Estates plant and systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and job requests across Estates equipment.
• Work as part of a shift system and participate in the On-Call rota.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical Technician

Job description

(**) Estates Senior Technician | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Southend University Hospital NHS Trust

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technician to join our Estates team. You will be a qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician with substantial practical experience and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working as part of a shift system and participating in the On-Call rota, you will undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, breakdown response, and job requests across a wide range of Estates plant and systems. Your expertise will help ensure the Trust's critical services remain operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical knowledge of Estates equipment and systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex maintenance activities while escalating significant issues appropriately when required.

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

Be able to liaise with Trust staff to discuss Estates work related issues and provide concise and detailed responses both verbally and in writing.

You will be able to communicate complex technical and safety advice effectively with a wide range of groups including department colleagues, other Trust staff groups, contractors, patients, and the general public, particularly in a potential emergency situation. This may be delivered as formal training, or informally as part of the Senior Technicians daily routine, but will always ensure compliance with all recognised safety standards and procedures.

Effectively communicate with all levels of Trust Staff in regard to maintenance and repair arrangements and schedules in order to underpin the smooth and efficient running of the Trust and maintain continuity of care to patients

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

This advert closes on Thursday 29 Oct 2026