Estates Senior Technician

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

The Senior Technician will participate in a shift system plus On Call responsibilities.

The person appointed will be a suitably qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician with a significant relevant practical experience.

They will be able to carry out their role and perform work with minimal managerial input at all times, however, they will be able to escalate serious matters to the relevant manager, as and when appropriate.

The Senior Technician will be capable of performing highly complex activities on a range of Estates plant and systems, including PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance), Breakdowns and job requests both inside and outside of normal working hours, in order keep the Trust's essential services running 24/7.

They will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of technical data, specifications and issues relating to a wide range of Estates plant, equipment and systems.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Technician will be able to effectively advise, instruct and train colleagues, and other groups, in the safe operation of equipment and systems.

The Senior Technician will be able to liaise with Trust staff to discuss Estates work related issues and provide concise and detailed responses both verbally and in writing.

They will be able to communicate complex technical and safety advice effectively with a wide range of groups including department colleagues, other Trust staff groups, contractors, patients, and the general public, particularly in a potential emergency situation. This may be delivered as formal training, or informally as part of the Senior Technicians daily routine, but will always ensure compliance with all recognised safety standards and procedures.

They will effectively communicate with all levels of Trust Staff in regard to maintenance and repair arrangements and schedules in order to underpin the smooth and efficient running of the Trust and maintain continuity of care to patients

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-SO-0806

Job locations

Southend Hospital

Prittlewell Chase Westcliff on Sea

Southend

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

or full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

or full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

ONC Elec/Mech + relevant practical experience, Or HNC Elec/Mech + practical relevant experience Or equivalent technical qualification + relevant experience

Desirable

practical relevant experience Or equivalent technical qualification + relevant experience in Elec/ Mech

Knowledge

Essential

Electrical/Mechanical/building services legislation.

Desirable

Knowledge of: Health Technical Memorandums

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

ONC Elec/Mech + relevant practical experience, Or HNC Elec/Mech + practical relevant experience Or equivalent technical qualification + relevant experience

Desirable

practical relevant experience Or equivalent technical qualification + relevant experience in Elec/ Mech

Knowledge

Essential

Electrical/Mechanical/building services legislation.

Desirable

Knowledge of: Health Technical Memorandums

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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