Estates Officer (Electrical Engineer)

Job overview

Permanent | Full Time | Interviews w/c 20th April

Sheffield Children’s Hospital is seeking to recruit an Estates Officer (Electrical Engineer).

We are looking for apprentice‑trained, fully qualified Electrical Engineers/Electricians with Competent Person and/or Authorised Person training. Applicants should be working towards, or have completed, an HNC/HND and be keen to build a long‑term career within engineering estates management.

This role offers supported development and clear opportunities to progress into an Estates Manager position as skills, experience and competence grow.

You will have a key role in our Estates Operational Team, delivering day‑to‑day planned and reactive engineering maintenance, as well as supporting minor and medium project works.

As a valued member of the team, you’ll help ensure a safe, compliant and efficient environment for our clinical and support services—bringing strong engineering maintenance experience, a solid understanding of compliance, risk assessments and health & safety.

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, aligned with Sheffield Children’s values, and holding a full UK driving licence. You’ll report directly to the Senior Estates Manager.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Senior Estates Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Support the safe and effective running of engineering and estates operations.
• Contribute to planned and reactive maintenance across the hospital site.
• Assist with minor project works and operational improvements.
• Take responsibility for allocated tasks, working with minimal supervision once trained.
• Build experience across compliance, safety, risk management and estates procedures.

You’ll be fully supported and closely supervised initially, with structured opportunities to expand your knowledge and take ownership of a wider range of duties as you progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 1251 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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