Estates Technician

  • Insight Executive Group Limited
  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • Jan 24, 2026
Full time

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.