Estates technician
NHS estates technicians maintain and repair systems that our patients and staff rely on.
Working life
As an estates technician, you'll be maintaining and repairing a range of equipment including
- medical gas pipelines
- heating systems
- lifts
- refrigeration systems
- hot and cold water supplies
- washers, steamers and disinfectors
- fire and other alarms
You'll
- diagnose faults
- repair equipment
- do routine, planned maintenance
- install new equipment
Some technicians specialise in one aspect such as electrical or mechanical work, others are multi-skilled.
Louise English
Senior property manager
Read Louise's storyThe best bit is feeling that I contribute in some small way to delivering successful healthcare services to patients in our communities. I really enjoy my job; each day presents a new challenge and there is a lot of variety in the role.

Who will I work with?
You may work alongside other estates services staff such as plumbers and electricians. You will also work with estates managers. You may travel between sites in an NHS vehicle or your own van.
While estates technicians are working inside a building, staff and patients may be there, but technicians do not usually have direct contact with healthcare staff or patients.
Entry requirements
Although there are no set entry requirements, estate technicians have qualifications, usually at level 3 or higher. Employers expect them to be qualified and experienced in at least one technical area such as
- electrical engineering
- mechanical engineering
- plumbing
- heating, ventilation and air conditioning
Although estates technicians often join the NHS fully qualified and experienced, it may be possible to train as a technician. Employers ask for at least three GCSEs (or equivalent) including English maths and science.
Employers may ask for a driving licence.
Skills needed
Estates technicians need to
- be interested in how things work
- stay calm under pressure
- work to deadlines
- work at heights or confined spaces, if necessary
- work alone or in a team
- Skills Required
- problem-solving skills
- practical skills
- good manual (hand) skills
- organisational skills
Training and development
When you start as a trainee estates technician, your training will include
- health and safety
- how to use the tools and equipment
- maintenance and repairs
- technical skills
You will be expected to study for qualifications such as NVQs.
Estates technicians can become members of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
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Estates staff working in the NHS are paid on the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay system. As an estates technician, you could start on AfC band 3 or 4. With further training and experience, you could apply for more senior positions at bands 5 and above.
Estates technicians work standard hours of around 37.5 a week. The job may involve shifts including early starts, evenings and weekends. They may be part of an on-call rota for emergency cover.
Terms and conditions will usually be different for bricklayers working outside of the NHS.
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Once fully qualified and with experience, an estates technician can become a team leader, supervising the work of others. With further experience you could progress to become an estates manager, responsible for services in a hospital, area or trust.
Estates technicians may be able to move into engineer roles.
There may be opportunities outside the NHS.
If you're applying for a role either directly in the NHS or in an organisation that provides NHS services, you'll be asked to show how you think the NHS values apply in your everyday work. Find out more about NHS values.
Most NHS trusts advertise their vacancies on NHS Jobs. Some of the current vacancies are below.
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Estates Technician
Burton on Trent, DE13 0RB
- Salary :
- £31607.00 to £34682.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Technician
Basildon,, SS16 5NL
- Salary :
- £31049.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Technician - Electrical
London, N19 5NF
- Salary :
- £37259.00 to £45356.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
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Electrician Technician - Estates Maintenance
Stevenage, SG1 4AB
- Salary :
- £29970.00 to £36483.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
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Estates Senior Engineering Technician
Grays, RM16 2PX
- Salary :
- £38682.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Apprentice Mechanical Technician - Apprenticeship
Epsom, SM5 1AA
- Salary :
- £21457.00 to £32599.00
- Type :
- Apprenticeship
- Employer :
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Estates Officer
Bridgend, CF31 1RQ
- Salary :
- £39263.00 to £47280.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
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Estates Manager
Cardiff, CF157QZ
- Salary :
- £56514.00 to £63623.00
- Type :
- Fixed-Term
- Employer :
- Velindre University NHS Trust
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Estates Manager (Mechanical)
London, UB1 3EU
- Salary :
- £51883.00 to £58544.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- West London NHS Trust
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Estates Operations Manager
Chesterfield, S44 5BL
- Salary :
- £53518.00 to £62298.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Head of Estates
Oxford, OX4 4XN
- Salary :
- £76965.00 to £88682.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Oxford Health NHS Trust
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Estates Engineer - Mechanical
Huntingdon, PE29 6NT
- Salary :
- £47810.00 to £54710.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Officer - Fire
Bristol, BS2 8HW
- Salary :
- £38682.00 to £46580.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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Mechanical Estates Officer
London, SE13 6LH
- Salary :
- £47810.00 to £54710.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
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Head of Estates
London, SE2 0GB
- Salary :
- £41909.00 to £53547.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Community Hospice
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Estates Support Team Member
Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7EG
- Salary :
- £29651.00 to £31312.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Estates Business Support Manager
Tooting, London, SW17 0QT
- Salary :
- £56276.00 to £63176.00
- Type :
- Fixed-Term
- Employer :
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Painter and Decorator
Brighton, BN2 3EW
- Salary :
- £24625.00 to £25674.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Officer (Electrical Bias)
Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0RB
- Salary :
- £44484.00 to £53567.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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Compliance Manager (Estates Technical)
Tooting, SW17 0QT
- Salary :
- £56276.00 to £63176.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Officer – Mechanical & Buildings
Harrogate, HG2 7RY
- Salary :
- £47810.00 to £54710.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Harrogate Integrated Facilities
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Estates Building Officer - Community
Newmarket, CB8 7JG
- Salary :
- £38682.00 to £46580.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates System & Compliance Manager
London, UB1 3EU
- Salary :
- £53751.00 to £60651.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- West London NHS Trust
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Estates Officer (Mechanical Bias)
Burton-On-Trent, DE13 0RB
- Salary :
- £44484.00 to £53567.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Officer (Maintenance Operations)
Derby, DE1 2QY
- Salary :
- £44484.00 to £53567.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Maintenance Craftsperson Electrical
Carlisle, CA1 3SX
- Salary :
- £31049.00 to £37796.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Maintenance Worker (XN03)
Leeds, LS9 7TF
- Salary :
- £24937.00 to £26598.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals
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Head of Operational Estates
London, SW10 9NH
- Salary :
- £72921.00 to £83362.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Strategic Estates Programme Lead
Derby, DE22 3LZ
- Salary :
- £55690.00 to £62682.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Shift Team Leader - Estates
London, SE5 9RS
- Salary :
- £46419.00 to £55046.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Band 3 Maintenance Assistant-Estates
Solihull, B91 2JL
- Salary :
- £24937.00 to £26598.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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Contracts Manager (Estates and Facilities)
London, SW6 4UL
- Salary :
- £72921.00 to £83362.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Central London Community Health Trust
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Estates Maintenance Engineering Manager (Projects)
London, UB1 3EU
- Salary :
- £51883.00 to £58544.00
- Type :
- Fixed-Term
- Employer :
- West London NHS Trust
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Estates Information and Compliance Manager
Gateshead, NE96SX
- Salary :
- £60682.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- QE Facilities
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Estates Services Operational Compliance Officer
Manchester, OL6 7SR
- Salary :
- £27485.00 to £30162.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Pennine Care NHS FT
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Estates Electrician plus R&R
Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
- Salary :
- £27485.00 to £30162.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Falkland Islands - Estates Engineer (Mechanical)
Falkland Islands, AA1 1AA
- Salary :
- £28982.00 to £41168.00
- Type :
- Fixed-Term
- Employer :
- Falkland Islands Government
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People, Culture and Estates Executive
Tipton, DY4 0SL
- Salary :
- £46009.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Murray Hall Community Trust
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Senior Maintenance & Contracts Officer (Estates)
PAN WALES, NP44 3AB
- Salary :
- £39263.00 to £47280.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust
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Estates Building Maintenance Worker (Painter & Decorator)
Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
- Salary :
- £27485.00 to £30162.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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Senior Estates Multi Skilled Team Leader
Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
- Salary :
- £38682.00 to £46580.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
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Estates Maintenance Worker Specialist (Grade D)
Steeton, BD20 6TD
- Salary :
- £39554.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- AGH Solutions Ltd
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Band 4 Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson - Estates
Birmingham, B9 5SS
- Salary :
- £27485.00 to £30162.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Apprentice Electricians - Apprenticeship (Annex 21)
Epsom, SM5 1AA
- Salary :
- £21457.80 to £32599.50
- Type :
- Apprenticeship
- Employer :
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
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PFI Delivery Lead (Estates and Facilities)
Leeds, LS12 3QE
- Salary :
- £76965.00 to £88682.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Group Director of Hard FM (Estates)
Tooting, London, SW17 0QT
- Salary :
- £117645.00 to £134103.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Associate Director – Estates Maintenance, Capital & Compliance
London, NW1 3AX
- Salary :
- £85431.00 to £97148.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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Technician
Chelmsford, CM1 7WE
- Salary :
- £31049.00 to £37796.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Science Manufacturing Technician or Pharmacy Technician
Exeter, EX2 5DW
- Salary :
- £27485.00 to £30162.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Dental Technician
Plymouth, PL1 4JZ
- Salary :
- £33072.00 to £37232.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC
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Pharmacy Technician
Burton on Trent, DE13 9NA
- Salary :
- £15.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- The Tutbury Practice
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Ophthalmic Technician
Harrogate, HG2 7SX
- Salary :
- £24937.00 to £26598.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
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Pharmacy Technician
Bicester, OX25 1PZ
- Salary :
- £36555.00 to £43534.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Practice Plus Group
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Pharmacy Technician
Evesham, WR11 8TZ
- Salary :
- £27247.00 to £32346.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Practice Plus Group
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Radiopharmacy Technician
Northwood, HA6 2RN
- Salary :
- £27485.00 to £30162.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
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Pharmacy Technician
Manchester, M32 0DF
- Salary :
- Negotiable
- Type :
- Fixed-Term
- Employer :
- Delamere Medical Practice
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Pharmacy Technician
Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8JA
- Salary :
- Negotiable
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Central Liverpool Primary Care Network
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Pharmacy Technician
Truro, TR1 2JA
- Salary :
- £29970.00 to £36483.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- The Three Spires Medical Practice
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Decontamination Technician
Plymouth, PL6 8DH
- Salary :
- £24465.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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Pharmacy Technician
Norwich, NR10 5GB
- Salary :
- Negotiable
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Practice Plus Group
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