Estate Officer (Mechanical) NHS Band 6

Gap Personnel; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS environment

Training opportunities

Collaborative management culture

Job summary

Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny is seeking an experienced Estates Officer to lead maintenance services across the hospital site. You will manage directly employed staff and contractors, ensuring electrical, mechanical and building fabric works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The role involves overseeing hard FM contracts, staff development, and adherence to health and safety standards, contributing to patient and staff wellbeing in an NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing building, engineering, or estates maintenance services.
• Proven leadership and people-management abilities.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety standards.
• Experience managing contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Budget management and financial accountability experience.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and maintenance schedules.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance staff and specialist contractors.
• Oversee electrical, mechanical, and building fabric maintenance.
• Manage hard FM contracts and workforce performance.
• Ensure compliant, safe, and efficient facilities for patients, staff and visitors.
• Develop maintenance programmes and replacement schedules.
• Monitor budgets and ensure adherence to instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation of procedures.
• Lead training and personal development for estates staff.
• Contribute to NHS strategy-aligned service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Maintenance services

Budget management

Technical reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/FM qualification

Job description

Estates Officer (Mechanical)

Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny Competitive NHS Salary (Band 6) Full-Time, temp to perm Mon - Fri 08.00 - 16.00

Join Our Estates & Facilities Team

Gap personnel has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Estates Officer to join the Estates and Facilities Division at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.

This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you will work closely with the Works Manager, Head of Estates, Estates Managers, and Compliance Manager to ensure the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient estates services across the hospital site. You will play a key role in supporting the maintenance and development of healthcare facilities that directly impact patient care and staff wellbeing.

The Role

As an Estates Officer, you will be responsible for leading and managing directly employed maintenance staff and specialist contractors, ensuring the effective delivery of electrical, mechanical, and building fabric maintenance services.

You will support the management of hard FM contracts, oversee workforce performance, and help maintain a safe, comfortable, and fully compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a large maintenance team and specialist contractors.
• Ensure maintenance works are delivered within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Manage directly employed labour resources to maximise efficiency and productivity.
• Support performance monitoring of internal teams and outsourced hard FM contracts.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and health and safety requirements.
• Prepare maintenance programmes, plant replacement schedules, and technical reports.
• Manage devolved budgets in line with Standing Financial Instructions.
• Develop and maintain robust systems, processes, and governance arrangements.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation of Estates & Facilities procedures.
• Conduct annual staff appraisals (PADRs) and support personal development planning.
• Lead training and development initiatives for estates staff.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives aligned with NHS strategies and objectives.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and experienced estates professional with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to manage maintenance services within a complex operational environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience managing building, engineering, or estates maintenance services.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety legislation, and maintenance best practice.
• Experience managing contractors and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Budget management and financial accountability experience.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and maintenance schedules.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Previous NHS or healthcare estates experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance standards and facilities management systems.
• Relevant technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or Facilities Management.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a respected NHS healthcare environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive management team and collaborative working culture.
• The chance to directly contribute to improving patient, visitor, and staff experience.

Apply Today

If you are a motivated Estates professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference within the NHS, we'd love to hear from you.