Job overview
You will be part of the team who are responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive maintenance and installation service across the Trust’s estates, which will be responsive, efficient, financially effective and to a high standard.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Mechanical Estates Operations Manager the post-holder is responsible for providing leadership to the operational mechanical engineering team, the development of standardised practices and processes within their area of responsibility (trade group) and to support the delivery of modern maintenance services meeting compliant standards within a customer care focused environment
The post-holder will provide specialist leadership, advice and support on mechanical plant within the Trust
Closing date of applications: 23 July 2026
Interview date: TBC
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of engineering experience in a building services environment in a large estate.
- Previous experience of Risk Management, from surveys, assessments, and action plans through to implementation of control measures.
Desirable
- Significant experience in NHS engineering operations to include, Medical Gasses - HVAC systems - Water systems - Fire systems - Lifting Gear - Pressure systems - Steam raising plant
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship
- A degree level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Recognised Appointed Person training/ Appointment
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This advert is for Estates Officer (Mechanical Bias) with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £45,952 - £55,334 pa (Salary is inclusive of a15% Recruitment & Retention Premia). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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