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 – Mechanical/Plumbing
London, N19 5NF
- Salary :
- £37259.00 to £45356.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
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Estates Senior Technician
Essex, CM1 7WE
- Salary :
- £37338.00 to £44962.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Administrator
Luton, LU4 0DZ
- Salary :
- £24937.00 to £26598.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Head of Estates
East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
- Salary :
- £76965.00 to £88682.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Operational Manager
Dewsbury, WF13 4HS
- Salary :
- £47810.00 to £54710.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
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Estates Officer (XN06)
Leeds, LS9 7TF
- Salary :
- £38682.00 to £46580.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals
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Estates Technical Officer
Cramlington, NE23 6NZ
- Salary :
- £47810.00 to £54710.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Compliance Manager
Huddersfield, HD3 3EA
- Salary :
- £48858.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions
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Estates Officer Electrical
Harefield, UB9 6JH
- Salary :
- £53751.00 to £60651.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Officer (Building)
Bath, BA1 3NG
- Salary :
- £38682.00 to £46580.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Operations Officer
Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JL
- Salary :
- £47810.00 to £54710.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Shift Specialist
Exeter, EX2 5DW
- Salary :
- £31049.00 to £37796.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Mechanical Estates Officer
Caerleon, Newport, NP18 3XQ
- Salary :
- £39263.00 to £47280.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
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Estates Digital Officer
Harlow, CM20 1QX
- Salary :
- £38682.00 to £46580.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
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Estates Officer - Mechanical
Dorchester, DT1 2JY
- Salary :
- £38682.00 to £46580.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Manager - Operations (XN07)
Leeds, LS9 7TF
- Salary :
- £47810.00 to £54710.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals
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Estates Shift Engineer (XN05)
Leeds, LS9 7TF
- Salary :
- £31049.00 to £37796.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals
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Estates Officer (Electrical Bias)
Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0RB
- Salary :
- £42938.70 to £51706.30
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Support Officer (CAFM)
Chelsea, SW3 6JJ
- Salary :
- £33094.00 to £36195.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Manager (M&E)
Luton, LU4 0DZ
- Salary :
- £47810.00 to £54710.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Officer (Mechanical Bias)
Burton-On-Trent, DE13 0RB
- Salary :
- £42938.00 to £51706.00
- 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 Officer (Mechanical Bias)
Sutton, SM2 5PT
- Salary :
- £44485.00 to £52521.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
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Administration Specialist, Estates and Facilities
Coventry, CV2 2DX
- Salary :
- £27485.00 to £30162.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
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Estates MES System Support Manager
Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
- Salary :
- £47810.00 to £54710.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
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Estates and Facilities Business Support Administrator
Wareham, BH20 4DY
- Salary :
- £24937.00 to £26598.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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Assistant Director of Estates and Facilities
Ashford, TN25 4AZ
- Salary :
- £76965.00 to £88682.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Director of Operations (Estates and Facilities)
Chesterfield, S44 5BL
- Salary :
- Negotiable
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Estates Maintenance Worker - Mechanical Technical Specialist
Wareham, BH20 4DY
- Salary :
- £31049.00 to £37796.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation 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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Estates Officer (Electrical Bias), GMS Band D1
Gloucester, GL1 3NN
- Salary :
- £38837.00 to £45658.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Gloucestershire Managed Services
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Estates Technical Officer (M & E Building Services)
Seaton Delaval, NE25 0QJ
- Salary :
- £47810.00 to £54710.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities (Subject to banding)
Kings Lynn, PE30 4ET
- Salary :
- £91342.00 to £105337.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
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Pharmacy Technician
London, NW10 2PB
- Salary :
- £15.00 to £18.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- K&W Healthcare Ltd
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Pharmacy Technician
Chelmsford, CM2 6JT
- Salary :
- £33000.00 to £35000.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- HCRG Care Group
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Simulation Technician
Dudley, DY1 2HQ
- Salary :
- £24937.00 to £26598.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
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Therapy Technician
Birmingham, B28 8SR
- Salary :
- £27183.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Active Care Group
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Pharmacy Technician
Norwich, NR2 3TU
- Salary :
- £31049.00 to £37796.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
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Fibroscan Technician
Chesterfield, S42 7TH
- Salary :
- £27485.00 to £30162.00
- Type :
- Fixed-Term
- Employer :
- Derbyshire Healthcare 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
Oakham , LE15 7RD
- Salary :
- £33232.00 to £40211.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Practice Plus Group
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Pharmacy Technician
Wolverhampton, WV10 7PU
- Salary :
- £28247.00 to £32346.00
- 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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Mortuary Technician
Stevenage, SG1 4AB
- Salary :
- £18.52
- Type :
- Bank
- Employer :
- NHS Professionals Limited
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Pharmacy Technician
Ashtead, KT21 2SB
- Salary :
- Negotiable
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
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Pharmacy Technician
Walton on the Naze, CO14 8PA
- Salary :
- Negotiable
- Type :
- Fixed-Term
- Employer :
- Primary Care Careers
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Pharmacy Technician
Hull, HU1 3SA
- Salary :
- £31049.00 to £37796.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- City Health Care Partnership CIC
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Pharmacy Technician
Exeter, EX1 3QS
- Salary :
- £40000.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Practice Plus Group
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Assistant Technician
Wakefield, WF1 4DG
- Salary :
- £24465.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
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Pharmacy Technician
York, YO41 1FZ
- Salary :
- Negotiable
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Practice Plus Group
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Pharmacy Technician
Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
- Salary :
- £18.66
- Type :
- Bank
- Employer :
- NHS Professionals Limited
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Pharmacy Technician
YORK, YO30 6AE
- Salary :
- Negotiable
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- York Medical Group
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Pharmacy Technician
Leyland, PR268NE
- Salary :
- £28247.00 to £32246.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Practice Plus Group
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Pharmacy Technician
Stafford, ST16 3AW
- Salary :
- £28247.00 to £32346.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Practice Plus Group
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Pharmacy Technician
Billingham, TS23 2NP
- Salary :
- £31049.00 to £37796.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
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Decontamination Technician
Dorchester, DT2 8BB
- Salary :
- Negotiable
- Type :
- Bank
- Employer :
- 18 Week Support Limited
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Pharmacy Technician
Sheffield, S7 1NF
- Salary :
- £31620.17
- Type :
- Fixed-Term
- Employer :
- Primary Care Sheffield
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Pharmacy Technician
Coventry, CV1 2DL
- Salary :
- Negotiable
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- GP Connect PCN
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Pharmacy Technician
Brentwood, CM15 8EH
- Salary :
- £40000.00 to £40000.00
- Type :
- Permanent
- Employer :
- Nuffield Health
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