Mechanical Estates Officer - Facilities & Compliance

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

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.