Estates Technician
Location: Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB
Shift Pattern: Monday- Sunday, full time 37.5 hours a week.
Pay: £15.67, plus enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays
Trust Location: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust
We have temporary 6 month placement opportunities available for Estates Technician to work within East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB
As a Estates Technician you’re busy but never bored, working alone or as a part of team.
The Sterile Services Team operates over a 7-day rota system between the hours of 06:30 and 20:00. You will be required to work 5 out of 7 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
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Commissioning & Acceptance: Perform initial setup and acceptance testing of complex and non-complex medical equipment.
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Electrical Safety Testing & Repairs: Conduct electrical safety tests, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs to component level using service manuals, diagrams, and specialist tools.
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Planned Preventive Maintenance & Calibration: Execute routine maintenance and precise calibration to ensure equipment reliability.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all technical work performed.
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Inventory Audit Assistance: Help with regular audits to keep inventory records up to date.
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Departmental Operations: Contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
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Professional Standards: Uphold the highest level of professional working standards.
Personal Specification:
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Educational Background: HND/Degree in Medical Engineering or equivalent knowledge through formal training.
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Training & Experience: Completion of formal training courses in generic medical equipment and hands-on experience in medical equipment maintenance.
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Technical Skills: Proficiency in using a wide range of test equipment for diagnostics and repairs.
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours