Junior Estates Officer Electrical

Sodexo Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Manchester is seeking a Junior Estates Officer - Electrical. The successful candidate will manage electrical systems' maintenance across hospitals, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and leading maintenance teams. Candidates should have an HNC in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the maintenance of Electrical building Services.
• 2+ years experience in line management of staff.
• 2+ years experience in managing contracts and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance teams and smooth operations.
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive records of engineering plant and services.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Health & Safety compliance

Communication skills

Contract management

Budget management

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

£19.10 - £22.99 per hour + excellent Sodexo benefits

Please take the time to read the attached job description

Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

As Junior Estates Officer - Electrical at Manchester Foundation University Trust, you’ll play a vital role in managing the maintenance and performance of complex electrical engineering systems across the Trust’s hospitals and properties covered by the Service Level Agreement. Reporting to the Head of Estates, you’ll ensure all engineering maintenance—including contract work—is completed to the highest standards and fully compliant with legislation.

You will oversee critical electrical plant, equipment, and services, manage the planned maintenance programme, maintain the physical asset register, and support minor schemes and capital works. Join us and contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient, and reliable environment that supports excellent healthcare delivery.

What You’ll Do:

Directly manage the Electrical Services maintenance teams, ensuring smooth operations.

Provide technical support to Capital Projects, Cofely, and other Estates personnel.

Foster regular consultation and communication within the department and with Heads of Department, Nursing Officers, and staff.

Collaborate with Estates officers and teams, translating technical info for non-technical staff and negotiating with contractors and suppliers.

Manage contractors on maintenance, upgrades, and alterations, ensuring compliance with specifications, regulations, and health & safety.

Maintain strong working relationships across Sodexo and the Trust; participate in out-of-hours "On Call" roster as required.

Monitor compliance with Engineering Safe Working Practices per legislation and guidance.

Oversee the Planned Preventative Maintenance system, keeping it updated and compliant with current legislation.

Ensure comprehensive records of all engineering plant, equipment, and services to meet regulatory requirements.

Act as Authorised/Responsible Person for key systems (e.g., HV/LV, lifts, pneumatic tubes, generators, fire alarms, gases, BMS) and assist in contract management and continuous professional development.

What You Bring:

Qualified to a minimum of HNC level or equivalent in a relevant Electrical Engineering discipline..

Have a minimum of 5 years experience in the maintenance of all Electrical building

Services..

Have a minimum of 2 years experience in the line management of staff.

Have a minimum of 2 years experience in the management of contracts and contractors.

Have a working knowledge of all Health & Safety legislation affecting their work. Numerate with the ability to manage budgets.

Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports.

Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office software and e-mail

Ability to plan and programme works to achieve best value.

Ability to manage, prioritise and plan own workload and deliver work within required time scales and have the ability to make decisions

Broad based knowledge of Electrical engineering services

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

Salary £19.10 - £22.99 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits