Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Estates Technician (Multi-skilled)

The closing date is 18 March 2026

Job summary

Ready to be part of something extraordinary? Join our ambitious Estates Team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, where we're on a mission to become the best Estates Team in the NHS!

We are looking for Multi-skilled Estates Engineers, to join our dedicated 40-member team where continuous learning and development are at the heart of everything we do.

The post holders will provide specialist technical expertise within their core trade discipline (i.e. electrical, mechanical, plumbing or carpentry), whilst developing and applying multi-skilled competencies to support cross-trade working.

We offer exceptional career development with structured training paths and mentoring; an opportunity to expand your skills; competitive salary and NHS benefits package and a supportive team environment where your growth and wellbeing matter.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Estates and Facilities operational team to provide a safe, compliant and cost-effective environment that supports effective healthcare delivery across the Trust.

The role will assist with the management and implementation of the Trust's planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and contribute to the delivery of a responsive reactive and out-of-hours maintenance service, participating in the Estates shift and on-call rota.

Key requirements:

  • Core trade qualification in Electrical, mechanical, plumbing or carpentry discipline.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and technical aptitude
  • Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota and emergency response.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-C7836496

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in an electrical, mechanical, plumbing or carpentry discipline
  • Relevant technical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in a core trade

Desirable

  • Multi-skilled qualifications or cross trade training
  • Specific training in areas such as BMS, nurse call systems, fire alarms, or medical gas systems

Essential

Essential

  • Current certification in relevant Health & Safety training (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent)
  • Ability to act as a Competent Person (CP) under relevant HTM/ACoP/Estates Quality management standards for designated specialist services

Desirable

  • Training in IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in an electrical, mechanical, plumbing or carpentry discipline
  • Relevant technical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in a core trade

Desirable

  • Multi-skilled qualifications or cross trade training
  • Specific training in areas such as BMS, nurse call systems, fire alarms, or medical gas systems

Essential

Essential

  • Current certification in relevant Health & Safety training (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent)
  • Ability to act as a Competent Person (CP) under relevant HTM/ACoP/Estates Quality management standards for designated specialist services

Desirable

  • Training in IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Operations Manager (Estates)

Scarlett Cruger

s.cruger@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-C7836496

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


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