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(**) Estates Senior Technician

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustBasildon, East of England

Salary
£39,959
Contract
Permanent
Location
Basildon
Closes
29 October 2026

Overview

This is a NHS role (permanent) with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust based in Basildon. The advertised salary is £39,959. Applications close on 29 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.

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Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technician to join our Estates team. You will be a qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician with substanti...

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

Be able to liaise with Trust staff to discuss Estates work related issues and provide concise and detailed responses both verbally and in writing.

You 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.

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

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.

Essential: - ONC Elec/Mech + relevant practical experience, Or HNC Elec/Mech + practical relevant experience Or equivalent technical qualification + relevant experience; - An approved apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering.

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

Essential: - Electrical/Mechanical/building services legislation.

Desirable: - Knowledge of: Health Technical Memorandums

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How this role compares

We hold 893 NHS vacancies in East of England that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role sits close to the middle of the range.

There are 13,012 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,295 of them in East of England.

You have 8 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has 133 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.

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