Estates Senior Technician | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | Southend, SS0 0RY |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7287200/390-EFM-SO-0806-A |
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 performworkwith 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 performinghighlycomplex activities on a range of Estates plant and systems, includingPPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance),Breakdowns and job requests both inside and outside of normal working hours, in orderkeep the Trust’sessential 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.
The Senior Technician will be able to effectively advise, instruct and traincolleagues,andother groups,inthesafeoperationofequipmentand 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
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.
or full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Jul 2025