Estates Technician - Mechanical


Company:	Randstad CPE
Salary:	£32,000 to £39,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ipswich, IP1 1AP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	7 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Estates Technician - Mechanical

Location: Suffolk / East of England region

Salary: £32,000 - £39,000 per annum dependant on experience

Hours: Full-time, regular hours with requirement for on-call rota, weekend rotation (1 day per month with time in lieu), and out-of-hours coverage

About the Organisation

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to local communities

. Driven by core values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork, the organisation fosters a collaborative, forward-thinking environment focused on continuous service improvement and sustainable healthcare infrastructure

Role Overview

As an

Estates Technician (Mechanical), you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, operational efficiency, and ongoing maintenance of mechanical plant, building services, and critical infrastructure across healthcare sites

Working alongside a team of multi-skilled engineers, you will use your technical expertise to maintain, repair, and optimise mechanical services, while contributing directly to a safe and comfortable environment for staff, patients, and visitors

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance & Fault Diagnosis: Perform complex fault diagnosis, routine maintenance, repairs, and M&E installation work across heating, ventilation (HVAC), low-pressure hot water (LPHW) systems, steam sterilisation, and water infrastructure

Specialist Equipment Compliance: Service, test, and maintain estates decontamination equipment (washer disinfectors, sterilisers), pressure vessels, lifting equipment, and drainage/sewage systems

Authorised/Competent Person Duties: Carry out duties as a Competent Person (CP) or Authorised Person (AP) for critical mechanical disciplines, ensuring strict alignment with Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) standards

Contractor & Project Coordination: Issue Permits to Work (PTW) and Risk Assessments, supervise contractors and trade staff, and assist with planned plant replacement programs or emergency shutdowns

Operational Leadership: Deputise for Estates Team Leaders during absences and participate in the out-of-hours/emergency on-call rota

Key Qualifications & Requirements

Essential:

Qualifications: Recognized apprenticeship in a mechanical trade with a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent)

Experience: Strong background in building maintenance and engineering, with proven fault-finding skills in mechanical systems and the capability to perform minor electrical/building repairs

Technical Skills: Competent in interpreting technical drawings, managing computerised test data (spreadsheets/databases), and working unsupervised

Flexibility: Valid driver's licence/ability to travel across sites, willing to work out-of-hours/weekends as needed, and participate in the on-call rota

Desirable:

Current Competent Person (CP) certification in mechanical systems, decontamination (HTM 01), HVAC (HTM 03), or medical gas (MGPS)

BTEC, ONC, or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Prior experience within an acute hospital or complex healthcare estate environment

What We Offer

Competitive Package: £32,000 - £39,000 per annum dependant on experience

Generous Annual Leave: 202.5 hours paid annual leave per year plus public bank holidays (pro-rata)

Pension Scheme: Access to a premier healthcare sector pension scheme

Staff Benefits & Wellbeing: Subsidised leisure and gym memberships, Cycle-to-Work scheme, on-site catering facilities, and comprehensive occupational health and wellbeing services

Professional Development: Continuous training programs, manufacturer courses, and opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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