Senior Mechanical Estates Officer – Operational

ESHT; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

On-site nurseries

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards-on-Sea is seeking a permanent Estates Officer (Mechanical - Operational) to lead the mechanical maintenance team and uphold safe, compliant operations across the hospital estate. The role requires substantial mechanical engineering experience with supervisory or management responsibility, plus qualifications such as HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4.

Training for Authorised Person duties will be provided.

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge and experience within a mechanical engineering environment.
• Supervisory or management experience in Estates or mechanical teams.
• Authorised Person duties and management of critical mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance of designated mechanical engineering functions.
• Ensure statutory compliance and safe, resilient operation of estate systems.
• Contribute to engineering projects and service developments across the estate.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Supervisory/management experience

Authorised Person duties

Education

HNC/HND

NVQ Level 4

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards-on-Sea is seeking a permanent Estates Officer (Mechanical - Operational) to lead the mechanical maintenance team and uphold safe, compliant operations across the hospital estate. The role requires substantial mechanical engineering experience with supervisory or management responsibility, plus qualifications such as HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4.

Training for Authorised Person duties will be provided.