Senior Estates Multi Skilled Team Leader | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Aylesbury is seeking a qualified engineer to oversee maintenance of building services. The role requires effective management of pre-planned maintenance and strong interpersonal skills in a healthcare environment. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and management qualification, with experience in healthcare settings preferred. This position offers benefits typical of NHS employment, including generous leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension benefits

NHS discount schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Mandatory accredited engineering qualifications.
• Experience working in healthcare premises.
• Authorised Persons training in Heating and Ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement maintenance of engineering and building services.
• Manage and review pre-planned maintenance programs.
• Act as Authorised Person in relevant areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Motivational abilities

Education

Accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or Building Services

Recognised management qualification

Job description

Overview

To be responsible for planning and implementing engineering & building services maintenance to ensure that the patient and staff environment is maintained to specified standards.

To manage and review pre planned maintenance programs and update working practices and procedures.

To act as an Authorised Person in Heating and Ventilation, Pressure Systems and deputise in appointed AP duties.

Note: 12h shift (4 days on, 4 off; 4 nights on, 4 off).

Responsibilities

• To have specialist knowledge of Building Services in Healthcare premises through training and experience.
• To have sufficient interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at operational levels within the organisation and with users of the service and with external contractors and agencies.
• To have the ability to motivate and support all staff within his area of authority.
• To delegate appropriately so as to ensure that objectives are achieved both promptly and in a cost-effective manner.
• To have a sound knowledge of ACOP, HTMs, COSHH, Health & Safety requirements/legislation and risk assessment.

Qualifications and Experience

• To have an accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or Building Services, or a Higher National Certificate or Diploma or foundation degree in mechanical engineering or Building Services, plus further learning to bachelor's level.
• Registered professional working to Incorporated standard with an appropriate institution.
• To have or working towards a recognised management qualification.
• Appropriate training to undertake Authorised Persons responsibilities to include Heating and Ventilation, Pressure Systems and deputise in LV Electrical services.
• Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work.

Benefits & About Us

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Miscellaneous

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.