Job overview
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
This opportunity is to join the Estates Management team delivering a planned, coordinated, and pro-active maintenance service and to support the overall objectives of the Trust.
You will be an integral part of the team and will provide a wide range of duties to manage, support and assist the Estates Department. You will be qualified to the appropriate level with a building services electrical trade background. You will be responsible for organising and managing planned and reactive maintenance alongside out-sourced service contract providers within a complex estate.
Main duties of the job
- You will manage, develop, co-ordinate and maintain documentation, registers and log books for electrical engineering services including Health & Safety, Risk Assessments and method statements.
- You will monitor compliance in specialist areas of work e.g. low voltage systems, fire alarm, nurse call, and BMS systems.
- You will assist the Head of Estates in achieving departmental budget objectives. You will have delegated budget responsibility for a particular budget (e.g. backlog revenue budget) and will make decisions regarding this including authorising invoices etc., and reporting on progress etc.
- You will have responsibility for proposing, implementing and reviewing departmental policies/practices.
- You will provide out of hours emergency call out services as and when required in accordance with the on call rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
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Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to analyse and apply judgement skills illustrating the ability to interpret complex information and make informed decisions.
- Conscientious, flexible and able to perform under pressure.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
Desirable
- MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) Training
- Evidence of ongoing personal development.
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of Electrical services.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety Legislation, Codes of Practice etc
- Extensive installation management experience.
- Good financial acumen.
- Good computer literacy and IT skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to motivate and lead staff.
- Adaptability and willingness to participate in the Estates Officer on call rota
Desirable
- Thorough understanding of Health Technical Memorandum and the statutory and mandatory requirements therein
- Recognised management qualification.
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
- Experience of staff development/human resource management.
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND/Degree in Building Services or an Electrical Engineering related discipline or an equivalent level of experience within Electrical Building Services Engineering.
- Recognised apprenticeship in an electrical related discipline.
- 18th Edition wiring regulations BS7671
Desirable
- C&G 2391 Inspection and Test
- Authorised Person qualifications, Low Voltage, Lifts
- Emergency First Aid
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This advert is for Estates Officer - Electrical with Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chester, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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