Estates Officer - Mechanical (Ref 26-088)

Cleveland Police; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

24 days annual leave

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Cleveland Police is seeking a Mechanical Estates Officer to maintain and improve mechanical building services across its estate, including police stations and custody suites. You will manage maintenance programmes, oversee contractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

The role reports to the Estates Manager and supports on-call duties to keep policing facilities operational 24/7 in a busy, multi-property portfolio.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience managing mechanical building services within a complex estate.
• Knowledge of HVAC, water systems, lighting and mechanical plant.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned preventive maintenance for mechanical services.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure safety, on time and within budget.
• Ensure statutory compliance for HVAC, water hygiene, lifts and generators.
• Support refurbishment, maintenance and capital projects.
• Conduct condition surveys and plan lifecycle replacements.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and contractors.
• Respond to faults and coordinate reactive maintenance to minimise disruption.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and asset information.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Organisational skills

Contractor management

Communication

Problem solving

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: St Marks House, Thornaby

Join Our Estates Team and Help Keep Policing Operational

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Estates Officerto join our Estates Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving the mechanical infrastructure that supports our police buildings and operational facilities.

As a Mechanical Estates Officer, you will ensure that critical mechanical systems across our estate remain safe, compliant, reliable, and fit for purpose, helping to support frontline policing 24 hours a day.

The Role

Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will be responsible for the management, maintenance, inspection, and improvement of mechanical building services across a diverse property portfolio including police stations, custody suites, operational buildings, offices, and specialist facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing planned preventative maintenance programmes for mechanical services.


• Monitoring contractor performance to ensure work is delivered safely on time, within budget, and to the required standards.


• Ensuring statutory compliance for mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), water hygiene, pressure systems, lifts, generators and associated plant.


• Supporting the delivery of refurbishment, maintenance, and capital projects.


• Carrying out condition surveys and identifying lifecycle replacement requirements.


• Providing technical advice and guidance to colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.


• Investigating faults and coordinating reactive maintenance to minimise operational disruption.


• Maintaining accurate records, reports, certification, and asset information.


• Supporting health and safety compliance and ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and Police Force policies.


• Respond to emergency situations or system failures and partipate in the Estates on-call rota.

About You

We’re looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy operational environment.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM)


• Experience managing mechanical building services within a complex estate.


• Knowledge of HVAC, heating systems, water systems, plumbing, and mechanical plant.


• Understanding of statutory compliance and relevant legislation including Health & Safety requirements.


• Experience managing external contractors and service providers.


• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.


• Good IT skills with experience using maintenance or asset management systems.


• A full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.


• 24 days annual leave entitlement, plus all bank holidays.


• Flexible working opportunities where operationally appropriate.


• Ongoing professional development and training.


• The opportunity to contribute to public safety by supporting critical policing infrastructure.

Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.

Regardless of the applicant, this role is on current Cleveland Police Terms and Conditions as per Police Staff Council.

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