Job Description
Estates Technician (Band 5)
Location: Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (multiple sites)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £38,682 – £46,580
Oncall: 1 in 4
We are assisting a large NHS Trust in Essex with the recruitment of a permanent Estates Technician (Band 5). The successful candidate will be a skilled Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with strong experience in building services, ideally gained within a healthcare or similarly complex environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive work, and minor capital tasks.
- Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical and electrical building services systems.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and urgent incidents.
- Liaise with contractors and clinical teams to ensure safe system operation.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and Trust policies.
- Provide technical advice and support to colleagues.
What we're looking for:
- Completed apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
- Relevant City & Guilds qualification.
- Experience in building services maintenance.
- Strong communication, analytical and technical skills.
If you would like to be considered for the Band 5 Estates Technician position for our NHS client in Essex, please submit your CV for review.