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Estates Officer Mechanical

Whittington Health NHS Trust
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Location
Salary
£46,419 - £55,046 per annum inclusive of Inner HCAs
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
20 Mar 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
02 Mar 2026

Job overview

Reporting into the Mechanical Estates 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.

Main duties of the job

To lead the mechanical trades staff in daily duties, both reactive and proactive, under the management of the Mechanical Estates Manager.

On receipt of appropriate training and appointment act as an Authorised Person (AP) or for a variety of disciplines, including, but not limited to:

- Medical gas pipeline systems (HTM 02)

- Ventilation (HTM 03)

- Pressure Systems

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Leading the Estates mechanical and engineering trades staff, undertaking objective setting and appraisals, sickness return to work interviews and Occupational Health referrals, and assessing training needs/staff development.

To assist in the development, implementation and regular monitoring of a performance management system (CAFM) to be used as a tool to demonstrate continuous qualitative improvement in the delivery of the operational service.

To provide guidance and expertise, within the scope of AP duties, to the Estates strategy team to assist in the development of infrastructure across the Trust estate.