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Randstad CPE; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Staff wellbeing & benefits

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an Estates Technician (Mechanical) to maintain and optimise mechanical plant and building services across healthcare sites. You will diagnose faults, carry out routine maintenance, and support specialist equipment and drainage systems.

You will work with a team of engineers, ensuring HTM standards are met and contributing to a safe environment for staff and patients. The role requires being on-call and able to cover weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in a mechanical trade with a recognized qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Strong background in building maintenance and engineering with fault-finding skills in mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manage test data (spreadsheets/databases).
• Willingness to travel across sites with a valid driving licence and work unsupervised.
• Current CP certification in mechanical systems, HTM standards, or MGPS is required.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and M&E installation work across HVAC, LPWH, steam sterilisation and water systems.
• Service and maintain decontamination equipment, pressure vessels, lifting equipment, and drainage systems.
• Perform CP/AP duties for critical mechanical disciplines adhering to HTM standards.
• Issue Permits to Work and Risk Assessments; supervise contractors and participate in plant replacement programs.
• Deputise for Estates Team Leaders and participate in on-call rota and after-hours coverage.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Reading drawings

Test data handling

Unsupervised work

On-call readiness

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical trade

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

BTEC/ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience in acute hospital environment

Job description

Location: Suffolk / East of England region

Hours: Full-time, regular hours with requirement for on-call rota, weekend rotation (1 day per month with time in lieu), and out-of-hours coverage

About the Organisation

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to local communities

Driven by core values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork, the organisation fosters a collaborative, forward-thinking environment focused on continuous service improvement and sustainable healthcare infrastructure

Role Overview

As an

Estates Technician (Mechanical)

you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, operational efficiency, and ongoing maintenance of mechanical plant, building services, and critical infrastructure across healthcare sites

Working alongside a team of multi-skilled engineers, you will use your technical expertise to maintain, repair, and optimise mechanical services, while contributing directly to a safe and comfortable environment for staff, patients, and visitors

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Maintenance & Fault Diagnosis: Perform complex fault diagnosis, routine maintenance, repairs, and M&E installation work across heating, ventilation (HVAC), low-pressure hot water (LPHW) systems, steam sterilisation, and water infrastructure
• Specialist Equipment Compliance: Service, test, and maintain estates decontamination equipment (washer disinfectors, sterilisers), pressure vessels, lifting equipment, and drainage/sewage systems
• Authorised/Competent Person Duties: Carry out duties as a Competent Person (CP) or Authorised Person (AP) for critical mechanical disciplines, ensuring strict alignment with Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) standards
• Contractor & Project Coordination: Issue Permits to Work (PTW) and Risk Assessments, supervise contractors and trade staff, and assist with planned plant replacement programs or emergency shutdowns
• Operational Leadership: Deputise for Estates Team Leaders during absences and participate in the out-of-hours/emergency on-call rota

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualifications: Recognized apprenticeship in a mechanical trade with a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Experience: Strong background in building maintenance and engineering, with proven fault-finding skills in mechanical systems and the capability to perform minor electrical/building repairs
• Technical Skills: Competent in interpreting technical drawings, managing computerised test data (spreadsheets/databases), and working unsupervised
• Flexibility: Valid driver's licence/ability to travel across sites, willing to work out-of-hours/weekends as needed, and participate in the on-call rota
• Current Competent Person (CP) certification in mechanical systems, decontamination (HTM 01), HVAC (HTM 03), or medical gas (MGPS)
• BTEC, ONC, or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Prior experience within an acute hospital or complex healthcare estate environment

What We Offer

• Generous Annual Leave: 202.5 hours paid annual leave per year plus public bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension Scheme: Access to a premier healthcare sector pension scheme
• Staff Benefits & Wellbeing: Subsidised leisure and gym memberships, Cycle-to-Work scheme, on-site catering facilities, and comprehensive occupational health and wellbeing services
• Professional Development: Continuous training programs, manufacturer courses, and opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.