Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustEstates Senior Engineering TechnicianThe closing date is 23 September 2025Are you a qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician with hands-on experience in complex estates plant? Join our Estates Engineering Team and play a pivotal role keeping our Trust's critical services running 24/7. You'll work on a shift rota with on-call duties, tackling Planned Preventative Maintenance, emergency breakdowns and installations across multiple sites.What You'll BringRecognised Electrical or Mechanical Technician qualificationSignificant practical experience working independently on a broad range of estates plant and systemsProven ability to escalate serious issues to management when requiredExcellent technical knowledge of specifications, drawings and manualsFlexibility to travel across multiple Trust sites in your own/ Trust vehicleStrong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise under pressureCommitment to health, safety and high-quality workmanshipTeam member with shared goals of improvement, development and excellence.What We OfferCompetitive salary with shift and on-call allowancesTraining opportunitiesA supportive, collaborative team environmentThe chance to make a real difference to patient care by keeping essential services operational.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.Main duties of the jobWhat You'll DoOperate on a shift system plus on-call, responding to breakdowns and job requests both day and nightCarry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and in-depth fault-finding on generators, fire alarms, lighting and power, distribution boards, boilers, air-handling units, chiller plant, medical gas systems, calorifiers and hot & cold-water networksPerform installations and refurbishments of building fabricationsEvaluate and respond effectively to emergency situations, prioritising safety for patients, staff and the publicConduct and document your own risk assessments for medium and high-risk tasksEnsure strict compliance with Trust policies, statutory standards and health & safety legislationAbout usOur ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our TrustJob responsibilitiesAre you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Person SpecificationQualificationsRelevant practical experience and either ONC Elec/Mech or HNC Elec/Mech or equivalent technical qualificationKnowledgeSupporting information demonstrates knowledge of electrical/mechanical/building services legislation.Supporting information and/or work history demonstrates knowledge of Health Technical MemorandumsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust£38,682 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) #J-18808-Ljbffr