# Building Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/building-technician/f0a673fd-1a17-4cc8-8abe-6e1d9b1c1f5d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/building-technician/f0a673fd-1a17-4cc8-8abe-6e1d9b1c1f5d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** St Leonards On Sea - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-27T15:30:32.118Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/St_Leonards_On_Sea/East_Sussex_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Estates/Estates-v8186095 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8186095?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.esht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a skilled Building Technician with a strong background in carpentry and building fabric maintenance to join our Estates team. This role focuses on the ongoing repair and upkeep of doors, windows, locks, flooring and general building elements across a busy healthcare environment. You will carry out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, including door and lock repairs, adjustments, glazing fixes, flooring maintenance, and general fabric repairs to ensure buildings remain safe, secure and compliant. Using your practical expertise, you will diagnose faults and complete high-quality repairs that support the day-to-day operation of clinical and non-clinical areas. Working closely with colleagues, contractors and Trust staff, you will deliver maintenance services with minimal disruption, maintaining high standards of safety and customer care. You will also support minor refurbishment works, supervise tasks where appropriate, and assist in mentoring apprentices and team members. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional with strong carpentry skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work independently across a variety of building fabric repairs in a fast-paced healthcare setting. ### Main duties of the job - Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to the building fabric, including doors, windows, locks, flooring and associated fixtures. - Undertake fault finding, diagnosis and repair of building elements to maintain a safe, secure and functional environment. - Perform preventative maintenance tasks to reduce breakdowns and improve the longevity of estate assets. - Work from technical drawings, specifications and manufacturer guidance to complete maintenance tasks safely and effectively. - Use appropriate tools, equipment and test instruments for maintenance and fault diagnosis. - Maintain accurate job records, logbooks and maintenance documentation, including use of electronic systems. - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, Trust policies and relevant standards (HTMs). - Work independently and as part of a team, responding flexibly to urgent maintenance demands. - Liaise with colleagues, contractors and clinical staff to plan and deliver maintenance with minimal disruption. - Assist in supervising tasks, mentoring apprentices and supporting other team members as required. - Support minor refurbishment and improvement works relating to building fabric maintenance. - Participate in training and continuous professional development to maintain skills and knowledge. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Capable of working in confined and restricted spaces using appropriate PPE - Full UK driving license - Reliable work record - DBS clearance - Use Trust vehicles to travel to Trust sites to carry out duties defined within the job description - Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values **Desirable** - Prepared to undertake overtime work as appropriate and be flexible around the service needs ### Experience **Essential** - Operation, maintenance and repair of complex NHS or equivalent building stock, its fabric, services, plant and equipment **Desirable** - Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment ### Qualifications **Essential** - Completion of recognised Trade / CITB / EITB or EnTra apprenticeship - Relevant City and Guilds / BTEC ONC - At least 3 years other approved qualification and training to at least NVQ level 3 in a building discipline - Within 1 year of recruitment to attain via relevant training and appointment; Competent Person status, as required and relevant to the post for: - HTM 05 Fire - Confined Space training **Desirable** - Qualifications in another Trade - Manual Handling - European Computer Driving License (ECDL) level Module 7 - IPAF ### Skills / Knowledge / Abilities **Essential** - Sound diagnostic and analytical skills with good problem-solving abilities - Knowledge and understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 - Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with minimum supervision in a demand driven service - Self motivated - Adaptable to change - Ability to work at height from appropriate equipment - Good IT skills - Good written and verbal communication skills - Able to give and receive training appropriate to responsibilities and service needs including those outlined within the ‘Desirable’ section of the Person Specification as required under the Knowledge & Skills framework (KSF) - Ability to understand and apply Operation and Maintenance (O & M) documents and techniques in the process of repairing and maintaining plant, services and equipment - Good understanding of Health and Safety at work, including Risk assessment and control measures including PPE requirements and specific Hazards relevant to the work activities - Customer care **Desirable** - Working knowledge and experience of other trades’ skills ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10490005) - [guidance for applicants - afc (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=672) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.