Estates Technician - 24/7 On-Call & Maintenance

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Basildon seeks a qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician. You'll handle critical maintenance tasks to keep services running 24/7, working across multiple sites. The role requires strong technical skills and the ability to prioritize under pressure, alongside a commitment to health and safety. Competitive salary, ongoing training, and a supportive environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with shift and on-call allowances

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience working independently on a broad range of estates plant and systems.
• Proven ability to escalate serious issues to management when required.
• Flexibility to travel across multiple Trust sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate on a shift system plus on-call, responding to breakdowns and job requests.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and fault-finding on various systems.
• Conduct and document your own risk assessments for medium and high-risk tasks.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Excellent technical knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Commitment to health and safety

Education

Recognised Electrical or Mechanical Technician qualification

Job description

A healthcare provider in Basildon seeks a qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician. You'll handle critical maintenance tasks to keep services running 24/7, working across multiple sites. The role requires strong technical skills and the ability to prioritize under pressure, alongside a commitment to health and safety. Competitive salary, ongoing training, and a supportive environment offered.