Trainee Estates Officer

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Trainee Estates Officer to join their team at Whipps Cross Hospital. The role involves supporting hospital building services, maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations, and developing into a potential senior leader in NHS estates management. Candidates must have a relevant degree and at least a year of experience in similar environments. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of £44,485 to £52,521 per annum and includes access to NHS benefits.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Annual leave of 27 days increasing with service

Wide range of staff benefits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant NHS hospital or similar environment experience.
• Experience in building maintenance and systems.
• Good knowledge of H&S legislation and some COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Support the full breadth of all acute hospital building services.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Control systems.
• Report any non-safe practices or faulty equipment.

Skills

Prioritise own work and manage time effectively

Teamworking and leadership potential

Numeracy and literacy skills

Versatility and initiative in maintenance services

Expert advice to service end-users on Estates management

Education

HND/Degree level in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

A permanent vacancy has arisen within the Estates & Facilities Directorate for a Trainee Estates Officer to join the Barts Heath NHS Trust. The job is based at Whipps Cross Hospital but may be required to work at other hospitals and health care premises within Barts Health NHS Trust.

Duties cover the full range of Estates engineering services including planned and breakdown maintenance, servicing and repair of buildings and fixtures throughout the hospital estate. Key responsibilities include developing the hospital's digital estates information systems and providing specialist support for the hospital’s critical security infrastructure systems. The post is designed to develop an ambitious engineering graduate into a potential NHS Estates senior leader of the future while building key skills and experience improving the estates systems at the hospital.

The basic working week is 37.5 hours, Monday‑Friday 08:30 to 16:30. Flexibility for overtime and call‑outs is required. The position is eligible for the NHS pension scheme along with a wide range of staff benefits, including annual leave of 27 days on appointment, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.

Main Duties

• Support the full breadth of all acute hospital building services and specialist engineering systems.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Control, Asbestos, COSHH and permit‑to‑work systems at all times.
• Report any non‑safe practices or faulty equipment that could affect safety.
• Follow departmental and Trust operating policies and procedures.
• Work independently within standard operating procedures, prioritising the work schedule.
• Maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively with non‑specialists.
• Hold AP accreditations and perform Authenticated Person duties.
• Participate in the Estates On‑Call rotas covering various Trust sites as directed.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The group is committed to improving all services and to becoming an outstanding, world‑class clinical organisation.

Person Specification

Education – Essential:

• HND/Degree level in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

Education – Desirable:

• Masters qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Associate membership of an Engineering Council professional body.

Experience – Essential:

• At least 1 year of relevant NHS hospital or similar environment experience.
• Experience in building maintenance and systems.
• Experience working with specialist hospital equipment.
• Knowledge of H&S legislation and hospital specifics (HTM).

Experience – Desirable:

• Additional relevant experience.

Knowledge – Essential:

• Good knowledge of H&S legislation and some COSHH.
• Excellent computer skills.

Skills – Essential:

• Prioritise own work and manage time effectively.
• Teamworking and leadership potential.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Versatility and initiative in maintenance services.
• Flexible to multi‑skilling and responsive to technological changes.
• Judgement across wide range of Estates issues.
• Expert advice to service end‑users on Estates management.
• Computer literacy and resource maximisation.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Lead and motivate a team.

Other Essential:

• Commitment to personal development plans and appraisal processes.
• Ability to deal with all levels of staff and visitors.
• Compliance with Manual Handling policy.

Desirable:

• Full clean driving licence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Guidance can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/visas-immigration.

Details

• Date posted: 22 December 2025

• Pay scheme: Agenda for change

• Band: 6

• Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 per annum (inc)

• Contract: Permanent

• Working pattern: Full‑time

• Reference number: 259-7661633WXH-A

• Job location: Whipps Cross University Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London, E11 1NR

Contact

Employer: Barts Health NHS Trust

Website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk