Estates Officer (Mechanical - Operational)

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Mechanical Estates Officer to lead maintenance and development of its mechanical engineering estate at Conquest Hospital. You will support safe operation, compliance and project delivery across the Trust's estate, including AP duties as required.

The role requires substantial mechanical engineering experience, supervisory capability, and qualifications at Master’s level or HNC/NVQ4 with readiness to train as an Authorised Person for HTMs.

Qualifications

• Education to master's level or equivalent in estates / facilities.
• HNC or equivalent in a mechanical/engineering discipline.
• Managerial endorsement to NVQ level 4 is desirable.
• Willingness to train as Authorised/Responsible/Test Person for HTMs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage or support maintenance and development of designated estates functions.
• Assist with operational maintenance, compliance and project delivery.
• Travel between sites as required to manage critical plant and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Health & safety knowledge

NHS knowledge

Education

Master's degree in estates / facilities

HNC or equivalent in engineering/building

NVQ level 4 managerial endorsement

Authorised Person HTMs qualification training planned

Tools

Building Management Systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Estates Department at Conquest Hospital, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT), as a Mechanical Estates Officer. Working as part of the Estates Operational Maintenance Team, you will support the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Trust's mechanical engineering infrastructure across the estate.

Are you an experienced and motivated Mechanical Engineer looking for your next challenge? If so, we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking an individual who can provide organised and effective leadership, demonstrate innovative thinking, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Estates services. The successful candidate will support the delivery of operational maintenance, statutory compliance, engineering projects and service developments, ensuring the Trust's estate remains safe, resilient and fit for the future.

You will have substantial knowledge and experience within a mechanical engineering environment, together with supervisory or management experience. You will be qualified to HNC/HND, NVQ Level 4, or equivalent in a relevant mechanical engineering discipline. The role includes responsibility for Authorised Person (AP) duties and management of critical mechanical engineering systems. Existing AP experience is desirable; however, training will be provided where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

To lead, manage or, where applicable, share and support responsibility as delegated for the maintenance, monitoring and development of designated functions of the Estates dept.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

Statement on the Use of AI

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Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Fully conversant with relevant mandatory requirements, guidance, statutory directives and UK/EU legislation affecting the management and operation of a complex Healthcare estate
• Extensive knowledge of the management of Estate and complex building stock including the operation, maintenance and repair of its fabric, services, plant and equipment
• Working knowledge of the application and operation of Building Management Systems

Other

• Ability to travel between sites in an efficient and timely manner

Qualifications

• Education to Master's Degree level or equivalent experience and knowledge in an estates / facilities discipline
• HNC or equivalent in an Engineering/Building related subject
• Be prepared to train and qualify as Authorised, Responsible or Test Person in roles associated with Hospital Technical Memoranda (HTMs) as delegated and as listed under 'Desirable Criteria'
• Managerial endorsement to NVQ level 4
• Authorised Person Medical Gases (HTM 02- 01)
• Authorised Person Low Voltage (HTM 06-02)
• Authorised Person High Voltage (HTM 06- 03)
• Electrical inspection and Testing Authorised Person (HTM 01) Sterilising and Decontamination systems
• Relevant procurement qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience

Experience

• Operation, maintenance and repair of complex building stock, its fabric, services, plant and equipment in a pressured environment
• Significant amount of experience managing a multi- disciplinary maintenance workforce ideally within the NHS
• Understanding of estates and facilities management within the NHS
• Development of building management systems IT literate including:- Word processing Spreadsheet use & development Database Reporting software
• Design of building and engineering services in compliance with Building etc Regulations
• Associated approved codes of practice
• Hospital Technical Memoranda (HTMs)
• Health Building Notes (HBNs)
• The Water Regulations

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.

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearper annum, pro rata