Senior Estates Technician - Critical Hospital Systems & On‑Call

Insight Executive Group; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking an Estates Senior Technician to maintain essential hospital services across multiple locations. The role requires recognised technician qualifications and substantial practical experience in estates plant. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, conducting maintenance on critical systems, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. A competitive salary with added allowances is offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus shift and on-call allowances

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical or Mechanical Technician qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent).
• Significant practical experience working independently on estates plant and systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of specifications, drawings, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns day and night as part of a shift rota.
• Carry out maintenance and fault-finding on critical systems.
• Support installations and refurbishments of building fabrications.
• Conduct risk assessments for medium and high-risk tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Electrical or Mechanical Technician qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)

Practical experience on estates plant and systems

Technical knowledge of specifications and drawings

Ability to make informed decisions under pressure

Flexibility to travel across Trust sites

Organizational skills

Commitment to high-quality workmanship

Team player values

Job description

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking an Estates Senior Technician to maintain essential hospital services across multiple locations. The role requires recognised technician qualifications and substantial practical experience in estates plant. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, conducting maintenance on critical systems, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. A competitive salary with added allowances is offered, along with opportunities for professional development.