Multi Skilled Engineer

Posted 13 hours 41 minutes ago by Venn Group

£45,000 - £50,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Essex, Basildon, United Kingdom, SS131
Job Description

Estates & Facilities

We are looking for a skilled Electrical or Mechanical Technician with experience in complex estates to join our clients Estates Engineering Team and play a vital role in keeping essential services running safely and reliably, 24/7.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, hands-on technician who wants to use their expertise to support patient care across a large, diverse estate.

As a key member of our Estates Engineering Team, you will work on a shift rota with on-call duties, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance across multiple hospital sites. You will:

  • Respond to breakdowns, emergencies and engineering requests
  • Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance on a wide range of plant, including:
  • Generators, fire alarms, lighting and power systems
  • Boilers, air-handling units, chiller plant
  • Medical gas systems
  • Hot and cold-water networks, calorifiers, distribution boards
  • Diagnose complex faults and carry out repairs independently
  • Support installation, refurbishment and building fabric works
  • Complete risk assessments for medium- and high-risk tasks
  • Ensure full compliance with statutory and Trust health & safety requirements

You'll be a confident, experienced engineer who can work independently and make sound decisions under pressure. Essential requirements include:

  • Recognised qualification as an Electrical or Mechanical Technician
  • Strong practical experience working on a wide range of estates plant
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and manuals
  • Commitment to safe working practices and high-quality workmanship
  • Ability to travel between sites (using own or Trust vehicle)
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • A team-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement

  • Competitive salary plus shift and on-call enhancements
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Training opportunities to help you grow and specialise
  • Supportive working environment within a collaborative Estates team
  • The opportunity to directly support patient care by ensuring essential services stay operational