Estates Officer (Mechanical)

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable health trust in Bradford seeks an Estates Officer (mechanical bias) to oversee site operations and maintenance. Key responsibilities include managing engineering staff and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Candidates must have a recognized engineering qualification, good computer skills, and experience in operational management. This is a permanent full-time role with a salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience of operational maintenance management, engineering plant, services, equipment and development schemes.
• Understanding of planned preventative maintenance procedures.
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective site operation, maintenance and management of all buildings and services.
• Manage planning and coordination of engineering staff in maintenance of the premises.

Skills

Good computer skills

Education

Good standard of general education

Completed recognised Engineering apprenticeship to City & Guilds level or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 BTEC/ONC Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Closing Date: 9th December 2025

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 10th December 2025

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 16th December 2025

BTHFT are looking to recruit an Estates Officer (mechanical bias) to be responsible for the effective site operation, maintenance and management of all buildings, engineering plant and associated services in an efficient, economical and safe manner in accordance with all Statutory Legislations, NHS, Trust and Departmental guidelines.

The post holder will manage the planning of work and the co-ordination of both directly employed and contract engineering and building staff in the maintenance of the Trust's premises.

They will participate in the monitoring, management and reviewing of the Trust's compliance to Statutory Legislations, NHS, Trust and Departmental guidelines.

Main Duties

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.

About Us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job Details

Date posted: 25 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 389-25-7633883

Job location: Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Person Specification

Experience (Essential):

• Experience of operational maintenance management, engineering plant, services, equipment and development schemes.

Desirable:

• Experience of Risk Management
• Experience and Knowledge of Health & Safety

Skills (Essential):

• Good computer skills

Knowledge (Essential):

• Understanding of planned preventative maintenance procedures.
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications (Essential):

• Good standard of general education.
• Completed recognised Engineering apprenticeship to City & Guilds level or equivalent level of experience
• NVQ Level 3 BTEC/ONC Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering qualification

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.

Employer Details

Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Employer website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk