Estates Officer (Mechanical) - Scunthorpe

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scunthorpe is seeking an Estates Officer to support operational maintenance and project management in a safe and efficient manner. The ideal candidate will have engineering experience and capabilities to manage complex technical systems. In this role, you will collaborate with the Estates department and contribute to best practices across the Trust. The position offers training opportunities and a chance to enhance your engineering skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering/building trades.
• Ability to manage complex technical systems.
• Capable of participating in on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate complex technical systems across the Trust.
• Oversee compliance under relevant AP tickets.
• Ensure compliance areas are maintained by the estates team.

Skills

Engineering competencies

Teamwork

Performance management

Education

Good general education

Job description

North Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Trust are seeking a highly motivated Estates Officer to join the Estates department at Scunthorpe General Hospital. The successful candidate will play a proactive role within the Estates & Capital Management team to meet the Trust’s objectives in a safe, cost-effective, efficient manner, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.

Reporting directly to the Senior Estates Manager, the Estates Officer will provide effective management and leadership support for Estates & Capital Services staff involved in Operational Maintenance, Projects & Minor Works, and other areas within the directorate. The role involves supporting performance management, fostering teamwork, and developing skills to support departmental flexibility and safety.

The post holder will receive training to develop necessary skills, including engineering competencies, and will be expected to work across the Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and operate complex technical systems and processes across the Trust, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, procedures, and legislation.
2. Be appointed to Authorised Person’s (AP) roles as per Hospital Technical Memorandums (HTM) and Health and Safety documentation.
3. Oversee compliance under relevant AP tickets, following guidance in ACOPS, HTMs, and other documentation.
4. Ensure compliance areas are maintained by the estates team, with proper documentation and follow-up actions.
5. Complete data entry into paper and electronic systems, including job dockets, asset management, timesheets, and stock sheets.
6. Participate in the on-call rota.
7. Possess a good general education and experience in engineering/building trades, with ongoing training as required.

NLAG is part of a large NHS group serving over one million patients annually, managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Our group includes NLAG and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, employing nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites, including Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Castle Hill Hospital.

We are involved in leading and contributing to biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery, and oncology. We are committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, skilled, and caring workforce to deliver excellent patient care and a positive future for our staff and community.

Note: The advert may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Rhys Bevan, Estates Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]