Estate Senior Technician

Estates Senior Technician

• Essex NHS Foundation TrustSalary: Band 6 - £38,682 to £46,580 per annum (depending on experience & qualifications)
• Location: Across Trust sites - Essex
• Division: Estates & Facilities

About the Role

Are you a qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician with proven hands-on experience in complex estates plant? This is your chance to join one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. As an Estates Senior Technician, you'll play a vital role in keeping critical hospital services running 24/7.

Working within a multi-skilled team, you'll carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to emergency breakdowns, and support installations across multiple sites. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts patient care and safety.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate on a shift rota with on-call duties, responding to breakdowns day and night
• Carry out maintenance and fault-finding on generators, fire alarms, lighting, boilers, air-handling units, chiller plant, medical gas systems, and water networks
• Support installations and refurbishments of building fabrications
• Respond effectively to emergencies, prioritising safety for patients, staff, and visitors
• Conduct and document risk assessments for medium and high-risk tasks
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, statutory standards, and health & safety legislation

What We're Looking For

• Recognised Electrical or Mechanical Technician qualification
• Significant practical experience working independently on estates plant and systems
• Strong technical knowledge of specifications, drawings, and manuals
• Ability to escalate serious issues and make informed decisions under pressure
• Flexibility to travel across Trust sites
• Excellent organisational skills and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• A team player who shares our values of Care, Excel, and Innovate

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary plus shift and on-call allowances
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive team environment with mentoring and leadership opportunities

The chance to make a real difference by keeping essential hospital services