Estates Officer (Electrical) – Lead Maintenance & Compliance

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Estates Officer (Electrical) to join the Estates Management Team and drive maintenance and compliance across hospital facilities.

The role requires supervisory leadership, strong knowledge of infrastructure services, and the ability to coordinate maintenance projects with minimal disruption to patient care. Training and development opportunities are offered within a large NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infrastructure services and building maintenance within their field of expertise.
• Experience in challenging environments with awareness of current legislation.
• Good understanding of HTMs and statutory Health & Safety requirements.
• Authorised Person for Electrical & Mechanical disciplines (LV, HVAC, Lifts).

Responsibilities

• Advise Estates Managers on technical matters relating to building maintenance in their field.
• Provide supervisory leadership to the Maintenance Team and liaise with Trust departments to minimise impact on patient care.
• Ensure effective maintenance and breakdown service for the assigned plant and equipment.
• Manage all delegated service contracts.
• Oversee senior/overall supervision of team leaders, technicians and craftsmen.
• Implement policies for Permit-to-Work, Hazard Notices, RAMS and Safety responsibilities.
• Participate in out-of-hours on-call service.
• Identify energy-savings opportunities and coordinate with Sustainability Manager.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare drawings and specifications as required.
• Ensure compliance with HTMs and other statutory regulations.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Team leadership

Compliance & Safety

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Estates Officer (Electrical) to join the Estates Management Team and drive maintenance and compliance across hospital facilities.

The role requires supervisory leadership, strong knowledge of infrastructure services, and the ability to coordinate maintenance projects with minimal disruption to patient care. Training and development opportunities are offered within a large NHS Trust.