Estates Officer – Engineering (Mechanical)

Job title:

Estates Officer – Engineering (Mechanical)

Company

NHS

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Estates Officer – Engineering (Mechanical) who can keep our sites well maintained, safe and compliant for our service users, staff and visitors. This role will be based at Hopewood Park Hospital, Sunderland.Main duties of the jobTo manage, implement and be accountable for Mechanical maintenance, legislation compliance and capital/ minor works schemes in designated Trust properties.About usNTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.We make a difference to people’s lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.Date posted10 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£48,616 a year per annum pro rata (if applicable)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number263-SOL-EST25-006Job locationsHopewood Park HospitalSunderlandSR2 0NBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Pay: Band C (£24.86 per hour)There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work and on-call duties. Please get in touch to find out more.We welcome your application.Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Pay: Band C (£24.86 per hour)There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work and on-call duties. Please get in touch to find out more.We welcome your application.Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Extensive previous general experience in service, maintenance, and repair of all general building services and engineering trades
• Extensive experience of building fabric maintenance and repair
• Significant post qualification experience, use best practice and current methods and industry standards for maintenance

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications without supervision and translate that information into an understandable/workable format for both trade staff and non-technical colleagues

Desirable

• Knowledge of contractual procedures and working within standing financial instructions relating to minor capital projects
• To understand the inter-relationship between various maintenance crafts
• Must be prepared to be flexible when dealing with inconsistent workloads
• A good understanding of the clinical services provided by the Company
• A good understanding of Information Technology in relation to Estates

QualificationsEssential

• A HND in building services engineering or equivalent related subject or with equivalent substantial experience in specific estates related areas
• Served a recognised apprenticeship in an appropriate discipline and have an in-depth understanding of Estates services in a hospital environment.

Desirable

• A degree in building services engineering or equivalent related subject
• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent to include English and Maths
• Meet the mobility requirements of the role
• Recognised training certificate in autoCAD drafting software

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Extensive previous general experience in service, maintenance, and repair of all general building services and engineering trades
• Extensive experience of building fabric maintenance and repair
• Significant post qualification experience, use best practice and current methods and industry standards for maintenance

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications without supervision and translate that information into an understandable/workable format for both trade staff and non-technical colleagues

Desirable

• Knowledge of contractual procedures and working within standing financial instructions relating to minor capital projects
• To understand the inter-relationship between various maintenance crafts
• Must be prepared to be flexible when dealing with inconsistent workloads
• A good understanding of the clinical services provided by the Company
• A good understanding of Information Technology in relation to Estates

QualificationsEssential

• A HND in building services engineering or equivalent related subject or with equivalent substantial experience in specific estates related areas
• Served a recognised apprenticeship in an appropriate discipline and have an in-depth understanding of Estates services in a hospital environment.

Desirable

• A degree in building services engineering or equivalent related subject
• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent to include English and Maths
• Meet the mobility requirements of the role
• Recognised training certificate in autoCAD drafting software

Expected salary

£24.86 per hour

Location

Sunderland

Job date

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:41:22 GMT

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