Assistant Estates Officer – Electrical Systems

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an Assistant Estates Officer to manage electrical systems and maintenance services. The ideal candidate will oversee team activities, support compliance, and ensure service delivery that enhances patient and staff environments. This role requires strong communication skills, relevant qualifications, and an understanding of health and safety regulations. Benefits include annual leave, NHS discounts, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• HND/HNC in a relevant estate discipline required.
• Proven experience in operational estate management.
• Effective communicator with good negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective maintenance and repair service.
• Monitor and guide staff and contractors effectively.
• Support delivery of capital projects and financial management.

Skills

Operational estate management

Communication skills

Knowledge of health and safety

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Education

HND/HNC in relevant estate discipline

Management qualification

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Estates Officer – Electrical Systems

Closing date: 14 December 2025

The role is to provide the Trust with an effective and efficient maintenance and repair service by supporting the day‑to‑day activities of the electrical maintenance service, ensuring a robust, technically strong and customer‑responsive service that complies with relevant statutory directives.

In addition, you will monitor and guide staff within your team, and be responsible for external contractors completing their tasks and objectives safely and effectively.

As there are several similar roles advertised within the Estates Department, please apply for all vacancies that you are interested in.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a bright and ambitious Operational Assistant Estates Officer to join our team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing and delivering a customer‑focused Estates service at a similar level in a highly complex environment, preferably in healthcare.

Assistant Estates Officers support the team in maintaining a safe patient and staff environment, strong financial management and statutory compliance. This key role provides operational support to the delivery of capital projects and works closely with the Maintenance Manager to ensure appropriate financial, workforce, contractor and performance management arrangements are in place.

About us

Our Estate Team is a welcoming group who will support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment.

We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great work‑life balance. We'll support you so you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.

Benefits include 27 days of annual leave (rising to 30 days) plus bank holidays, NHS discounts and an attractive NHS pension scheme.

Why Work With Us

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description / Person Specification for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• HND/HNC in a relevant estate discipline appropriate for this role or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable acquired knowledge and experience.
• Proven track record of Continuing Professional Development within the building and built environment.
• Working towards recognised professional qualification of one of the professional institutes that is recognised by the NHS.
• Accredited qualification in management or demonstrable relevant experience.

Knowledge and experience

• Knowledge and understanding of operational estate management in the building disciplines.
• Knowledge of health and safety matters relating to the estate and a broad understanding of statutory and mandatory requirements and procedures.
• Effective communicator with good written and verbal communication skills at all levels, and good negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and organisation (PPM, reactive, contract, etc).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and the need for risk assessments and application in the context of managing risk.
• Experience of implementing quality controls, processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of building associated systems and safety requirements within healthcare premises and associated buildings.
• Knowledge of legislation relating to estates services.
• Good experience in building infrastructure and all associated systems in NHS Estates.
• Budgetary control, planning and forecasting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust