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A career with purpose: Estates Operations Manager Estates Team We are looking to recruit a skilled Estates Operations Manager (mechanical bias welcome). The Estates Operations Manager is responsible for the effective delivery of operational estates maintenance and services across all designated hospital properties. The post holder will ensure that all works are compliant with statutory requirements, NHS Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), and industry best practices, supporting a safe and efficient healthcare environment.

• Manage all Estate Supervisors, Directly Employed Labour (DEL) and Specialist Contractors to provide an effective Estates Service and ensure a safe and pleasant environment for patient care where practicable.
• Act as Responsible/Authorised Person for specific disciplines (e.g. LV Systems, Electrical Work Regulations, Lifts, Medical Gas, Ventilation).
• Provide expert advice and support to the Senior Operational Manager, Estate Officers, Supervisors, DEL and contractors.
• Operate, maintain and develop the Building Management System (BMS), including programming and parameter changes aligned to service needs.
• Proactively ensure the department achieves and maintains ISO9001 accreditation.
• Develop and implement safe systems of work and operational procedures, Trust‑wide where necessary.
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies (e.g. HSE, Environment Agency) as required.
• Manage delegated resources and budgets to ensure value for money and quality service delivery.
• Support capital works and manage minor works projects from conception to completion.
• Oversee operational aspects of waste collection in compliance with environmental regulations.

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patient homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work‑life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer‑friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 000892

Job location: Dewsbury District Hospital, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HS

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name: The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address: Dewsbury District Hospital, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HS

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