Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
knowledge of all hospital buildings construction or and estates services including but not limited to High Voltage Electrical Systems, Medical Gases & Vac Systems, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Boiler Plant, Sterilization and Disinfection Plant etc. • knowledge of Hospital Technical Memoranda (HTM’s), Hospital Building Notes (HBN’s), all current statutory and regulatory guidelines as they apply to the Health Board.
- Experience
Have detailed knowledge and experience of operating practices within other hospital divisions, which will enable the post holder to determine the most suitable long- and short-term maintenance planning.
- Qualifications
Professional knowledge acquired through an appropriate degree in an estate or building discipline, or HNC/HND or Management with specialist knowledge acquired through courses and experience, e
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Experience of maintaining buildings building structures or building services within large, complex sites and managing senior technical staff. Must have some experience of designing and delivering capital and revenue schemes.
- Experience
Experience in the maintenance of specialist hospital services e.g Medical Gases, sterilization, standby generation etc Undertaking building services surveys facilitating long term planning processes
- Qualifications
Master degree in an estates discipline Chartered Status Corporate member of Professional body
Job overview
Estates Officer - Mechanical
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Swansea Bay University Health Board, Estates Department for highly motivated individuals to fulfil Estates Officers - Mechanical position. This is a key role within the Estates Department, the post will be based at Morriston Hospital and will support other Health Board premises.
The role demands that the individual has an extensive knowledge and experience of Mechanical and Building Services, working within an Estates function preferably within the Health Care Sector. The individual should have a proven track record of staff, project and maintenance management.
The post holder will be appointed as appropriate Authorising Person (AP) role for varying disciplines in keeping with requirements of the Department and participation in an On-Call Service for the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
To provide a safe, secure and pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Responsible for the operational management of all estates services and staff within the Swansea Bay University Health Board operational establishments.
Provie expert specialist and professional Estates expertise to staff throughout the Health Board.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 6 Estates officer roles in Swansea
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Estates Officer - Mechanical with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Swansea, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Estates officer role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum- plus on call allowance. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (21 Oct 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.