Job summary
The Estates department are responsible for ensuring the safety and continuity of the Engineering and building infrastructure across all West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust owned sites.
The Estates Technician will form a core part of this service delivering specialist engineering knowledge and skills to ensure plant and systems are maintained and operated to the highest possible quality.
Main duties of the job
To provide technical assistance for mechanical staff and contractors ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
To undertake complex fault diagnosis on Mechanical services and fault rectification, maintenance, and M&E installation work across the Trust.
To undertake special Departmental projects as identified by the Estates Manager, Estates Officers and or Team Leaders.
Be fully conversant on the Estates Decontamination equipment, for washer disinfectors and sterilisers. Undertake all aspects of testing, insurance inspections and monitoring of decontamination equipment, pressure vessels and lifting equipment.
To undertake the duties of an Authorised Person (AP) or Competent Person (CP) for specific engineering disciplines as required to do so by the Estates Managers.
To deputise for the Team Leaders at times of absence when delegated the authority to do so.
The post holder will report to the Estates Team Leaders on a daily basis
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500 beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Plus £4,000 RRP
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F
Job locations
West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP332QZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
* Recognised apprenticeship in a mechanical trade
* C&G or NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline or equivalent
* Evidence of CPD
* BTEC, ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience e.g. time served tradesman.
Desirable
* Current Competent Person certificate in various technical systems such as medical gas, decontamination, etc.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Previous experience of working in an engineering and/or building maintenance role
* Evidence of a maintenance background with skills to carry out minor mechanical/electrical/building repairs
* Previous experience and knowledge of Database and spreadsheet systems
* Experience and Knowledge of Microsoft office programmes.
Desirable
* Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment
* oTo have knowledge of: Low Pressure Hot Water Systems, HTM documents including: HTM 00 Healthcare Engineering, HTM 01 Decontamination, HTM 03 Heating and ventilation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Ability to work with no supervision
* Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems
* IT competent
* Good communication skills, for effective working interpersonal relationships throughout the organisation
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills.
* Organised approach to work
* Able to follow written instructions and procedures
* Ability to understand and interpret drawings
* Ability to analyse, interpret and action data results.
Desirable
* Knowledge of Electrical Safety Code for LV systems
* Knowledge of HTM 06 - Low Voltage systems
* An understanding of Mechanical heating, ventilation and hot water systems
Personal qualities
Essential
* Has the ability to travel.
* Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises
* Participate in the Estates Craftsman on-call rota.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
* Recognised apprenticeship in a mechanical trade
* C&G or NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline or equivalent
* Evidence of CPD
* BTEC, ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience e.g. time served tradesman.
Desirable
* Current Competent Person certificate in various technical systems such as medical gas, decontamination, etc.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Previous experience of working in an engineering and/or building maintenance role
* Evidence of a maintenance background with skills to carry out minor mechanical/electrical/building repairs
* Previous experience and knowledge of Database and spreadsheet systems
* Experience and Knowledge of Microsoft office programmes.
Desirable
* Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment
* oTo have knowledge of: Low Pressure Hot Water Systems, HTM documents including: HTM 00 Healthcare Engineering, HTM 01 Decontamination, HTM 03 Heating and ventilation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Ability to work with no supervision
* Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems
* IT competent
* Good communication skills, for effective working interpersonal relationships throughout the organisation
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills.
* Organised approach to work
* Able to follow written instructions and procedures
* Ability to understand and interpret drawings
* Ability to analyse, interpret and action data results.
Desirable
* Knowledge of Electrical Safety Code for LV systems
* Knowledge of HTM 06 - Low Voltage systems
* An understanding of Mechanical heating, ventilation and hot water systems
Personal qualities
Essential
* Has the ability to travel.
* Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises
* Participate in the Estates Craftsman on-call rota.
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 details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP332QZ
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Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP332QZ
Employer's website
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