Estates Maintenance Manager

NHS; Crewe; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Estates Manager responsible for overseeing maintenance operations and compliance at Leighton Hospital in Crewe. The role requires strong qualifications in maintenance management, experience in team leadership, and the ability to manage compliance effectively. The position offers a permanent full-time contract with a competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 annually. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare service.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in line with job description.
• Demonstrates relevant experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of maintenance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Estates maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Act as an Authorised Person across relevant disciplines.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Compliance management

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Job summary

The post holder has individual accountability for the maintenance and operations programmes, day to day management of the Estates maintenance team, minor new works and has delegated responsibility for the efficient management of the Trust's engineering services and facilities. The post holder will also play a key role in managing compliance and act as an Authorised Person in relevant disciplines.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 412-E&F-7652998

Job locations: Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ

Person specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Relevant qualifications in line with JD

Experience (Essential)

• Demonstrates relevant experience

Knowledge (Essential)

• Demonstartes knowledge and understanding of maintenance management and senior estates officer duties

Desirable

• Acted as AP in several disciplines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ