Mechnical Estates Tradesperson

Transformation Unit; Wythenshawe; Hybride; GBP 32 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is hiring for an Estates Technician in WTWA—Wythenshawe. The role supports the Estates Technical Director in delivering a safe, efficient estates service across sites, ensuring buildings meet required standards and service level agreements.

You will be part of the Estates team, providing maintenance, repair, and technical advice, with involvement in design, project management, and active participation in the on-call rota.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3/NVQ3/ONC in Mechanical Eng/Building Services or equivalent.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Awareness of NHS Estates HTMs and HBNs.
• Experience in reactive estates maintenance in a hospital setting.
• Experience with Service Level Agreements and audits.

Responsabilités

• Provide estates maintenance and repair across WTWA sites and off-campus properties.
• Deliver technical advice and support operational maintenance.
• Work with Estates team on design, project management and maintenance services.
• Join the on-call rota and uphold safety procedures.

Connaissances

Ability to Travel

HTMs/HBNs awareness

Reactive Estates experience

SLA & audits experience

CAFM knowledge

Formation

City & Guilds Level 3/NVQ3/ONC - Mechanical/Building Services

Outils

CAFM systems

Description du poste

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site WTWA - Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington & Altrincham Town Wythenshawe Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

This role is to directly support the Estates Technical Director (WTWA) in ensuring that the Directorate both creates and supports a caring environment through the delivery of an effective estates service at best value and quality.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a professional estates maintenance and repair service across WTWA sites and associated off-campus properties, ensuring buildings and services are maintained to required standards, service level agreements and safety procedures. The role includes providing technical advice, supporting operational maintenance, undertaking controlled operations, contributing to maintenance procedures and programmes, and supporting service resilience, including participation in the WTWA Estates on-call rota.

The post holder will work as part of the Estates team, supporting the delivery of design, project management and maintenance services in line with NHS standards, regulatory guidance and Trust requirements.

Duties may be reviewed as the service develops, in consultation with the post holder, and the post holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties as requested by senior staff.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

• City and Guilds Level 3/ NVQ Level 3/ ONC in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or significant equivalent experience
• Ability to travel
• Awareness of NHS Estates HTMs and HBNs
• Experience of working in a pressurised reactive environment
• Completion of a structured training program in Mechanical Engineering discipline for a minimum of 5 years
• Experience of estate related audits and control procedures.
• Practical and theoretical building structure and fabric knowledge
• Lift Release Training
• Working within a hospital environment
• Knowledge of a variety of computer-based Building Management Systems i.e. CAFM
• Experience in both Operational Estates activities in a large Acute NHS Organisation
• Experience of Service Level Agreements

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.