Junior Estates Officer Mechanical

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing app access

Discounts on high street brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings plan

Uniform provided

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Manchester Central Hospital, part of the Sodexo Estates and Facilities team, seeks a Junior Operational Estates Officer (Mechanical) to lead a multi-disciplinary mechanical services group and oversee both planned and reactive maintenance across critical systems such as HVAC, water services, and lifts.

You will manage contractors, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to asset management programmes while supporting capital projects to maintain a safe patient environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in complex building environments.
• Knowledge of statutory/regulatory compliance in estates operations.
• Strong planning, budgeting, and contract oversight abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Services team to deliver safe, efficient maintenance.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance and regulatory compliance.
• Manage external contractors, monitor performance and value.
• Act as technical lead for mechanical systems across estates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure service delivery and safety.
• Support asset management, minor works, and capital projects.
• Participate in after-hours on-call service and budget oversight.

Skills

People management

Contract management

Budgeting

Health and safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Background or equivalent

Job description

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£20.44 - £24.61 per hour (Dependant on Experience)

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Manchester

Closing Date:

07/10/2026

Job Category:

Grounds Maintenance

UK Healthcare - Frontline

Job Introduction

• £20.44 to £24.61 per hour, Dependant on Experience
• Monday to Friday
• Location is Manchester Central Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Background or similar required for this role, along with previous AP Experience

Please take the time to read the attached job description

Manchester Central Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Junior Operational Estates Officer (Mechanical) to join our Estates and Facilities team. Reporting to the Head of Estates, you will play a key role in maintaining the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of critical mechanical services across the hospital estate.

You will lead a multi disciplinary maintenance team, manage specialist contractors, and oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across a range of complex systems, including heating, ventilation, water services, steam plant, and lifts. In addition, you will support the delivery of asset management programmes, minor works, and capital projects, helping to ensure a safe and reliable environment that supports exceptional patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled estates professional looking to develop their leadership career within a dynamic NHS healthcare setting.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage the Mechanical Services team, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and high quality maintenance services.
• Oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage contractors and service providers, monitoring performance, quality, compliance, and value for money.
• Act as the technical lead for mechanical systems, providing specialist advice and support to Estates, Capital Projects, and operational teams.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Sodexo and the Trust, ensuring effective communication and service delivery.
• Take responsibility for compliance within key engineering disciplines, including HVAC, Water Safety (Legionella), Medical Gases, Lifts, Pressure Systems, and other critical infrastructure.
• Support the strategic management of the Estates function through budget oversight, contract management, reporting, continuous improvement, and participation in the out of hours on call service.

What You Bring:

Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline, with proven technical expertise in building maintenance.

Experience managing and maintaining mechanical building services, including planned and reactive maintenance within commercial, public sector, or complex building environments.

Demonstrable people management experience, with motivating, and developing maintenance teams to deliver high quality service standards.

Proven experience managing contracts and external contractors, ensuring service delivery, compliance, performance management, and value for money.

Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance requirements, with the ability to promote a safe working environment and ensure adherence to statutory regulations.

Excellent organisational, financial, and communication skills, including budget management, report writing, Microsoft Office proficiency, workload prioritisation, and the ability to plan and programme works effectively to achieve operational objectives.

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 and personal support)
• Free health and 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 and volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

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 Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and 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 and 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.

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