Estates Technician (Decontamination)

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking an Estates Technician to carry out planned maintenance for decontamination equipment. You will ensure compliance with safety standards and legislation while working in a supportive environment that values work-life balance. The role requires hands-on skills for maintenance tasks, flexibility in working hours, and expertise in decontamination equipment validation. With 27 days of annual leave plus benefits, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to patient safety.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Attractive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• 3BTEC/City Guilds or equivalent training to minimum level 3 and relevant experience in Decontamination equipment Validation.
• Extensive practical knowledge and experience in validation of a variety of decontamination equipment.
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation and technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Trust Decontamination plant operates under a robust validation program.
• Deliver repair and maintenance service activity for decontamination equipment.
• Carry out complex mechanical/electrical work on associated services and equipment.

Skills

Validation of decontamination equipment

Problem solving

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

BTEC/City Guilds or equivalent training to minimum level 3

Health & Safety Qualification

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Estates Technician (Decontamination)

The closing date is 21 January 2026

Do you have experience testing and inspecting healthcare decontamination equipment?

Do you enjoy problem solving and using a hands‑on approach in your day to day work?

If you have answered yes to both questions then we want to hear from you!

Join us as an Estates Technician, carrying out planned maintenance for our decontamination equipment and help us provide the best environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Main duties of the job

To ensure the Trust Decontamination plant operates under a robust validation program to include Weekly, Quarterly and Annual testing complying with HTM 01.

In conjunction with the Estates and Maintenance Managers, deliver the repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) service activity for decontamination equipment and water systems to ensure compliance with statute and best practice, and customer satisfaction.

To carry out complex/non‑routine/routine mechanical/electrical work on associated services, equipment and systems, including multi‑skilled working in other trades as necessary, in accordance with current regulations and legislation.

This is a "hands‑on" position, and you will require the skills to carry out planned maintenance and reactive tasks.

This role requires some flexibility with start and finish times dependent upon clinical operational restrictions.

The current shift rota is 4 days per week with 1 rolling rest day Monday‑Friday or 5 days Monday‑Friday.

About us

Our Estate Team are a welcoming group who will be happy to support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment.

We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great work‑life balance. We'll support you, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.

In addition, there is 27 days annual leave (rising to 30) plus bank holidays, NHS discounts and an attractive NHS pension scheme.

Job responsibilities

Please take a look at the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• 3BTEC/City Guilds or equivalent training to minimum level 3 and relevant experience in Decontamination equipment Validation
• 3Specialist Knowledge/ Qualification i.e., Decontamination systems, water, steam, Electrical LV, etc
• Health & Safety Qualification

Knowledge and experience

• Extensive practical knowledge and experience in validation of a variety of decontamination equipment from various manufacturers
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation and technical guidance.
• Evidence of recent and relevant CPD
• Knowledge / awareness of asbestos, water ,electrical and mechanical safety
• Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance
• Specialist knowledge/experience in mechanical systems - i.e. steam, water, air conditioning, ventilation
• Knowledge of works within hospital environments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust