NHS Estates Technician — Keep Critical Services Running

VerseOne Group; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Impact on patient care

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician to join our Estates Engineering Team, keeping our critical services running 24/7 across Basildon and surrounding sites.

You will undertake planned preventive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and carry out installations on generators, alarms, lighting and other systems, with a strong focus on safety and quality workmanship. This role offers training opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical or mechanical technician qualification.
• Practical experience with estates plant and systems.
• Ability to escalate issues to management when required.
• Knowledge of specifications, drawings and manuals.
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Commitment to health, safety and high-quality workmanship.
• Team player focused on improvement and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate on a day shift, actively responding to breakdowns and job requests.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and fault-finding on generators, fire alarms, lighting and power, distribution boards, boilers, AHUs, chiller plant, medical gas systems, calorifiers and hot & cold-water networks.
• Undertake maintenance, improvement and minor capital works on all facilities across the Trust.
• Evaluate and respond to emergencies, prioritising safety for patients, staff and the public.
• Conduct and document risk assessments for medium and high-risk tasks.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, statutory standards and health & safety legislation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Safety compliance

Team player

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Technician qualification

Apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician to join our Estates Engineering Team, keeping our critical services running 24/7 across Basildon and surrounding sites.

You will undertake planned preventive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and carry out installations on generators, alarms, lighting and other systems, with a strong focus on safety and quality workmanship. This role offers training opportunities within a supportive team.