Job overview
The Estates Department provides a comprehensive maintenance, repair and installation service of the buildings, grounds, engineering services and associated equipment throughout the Trust.
You must hold a recognised trade apprenticeship and a minimum qualification of BTEC, ONC, HNC or similar certificate or equivalent qualification/experience and previous electro-mechanical maintenance experience would be advantageous as would being conversant with Health & Safety issues.
You must hold a current UK (manual) driving licence and reside within half an hour normal travel time to fulfil on-call duties.
The role is Monday – Friday plus opportunities for overtime and weekend working.
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (Band 5) plus local RRP (£3,500 pa).
Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 12th of August
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and statutory policies & procedures relevant to managing relevant to the management of public buildings, construction & building maintenance
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS building design
- Working knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience managing a multi-disciplinary teams / contractors in the built environment
- Experience in using computer aided facilities management (CAFM) software
- Experience of working in the Construction or Healthcare Building services industry including site supervision of contractors
Desirable
- Previous experience in NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in construction or building services plus specialist training and knowledge to diploma level or equivalent experience gained through a relevant apprenticeship plus additional knowledge and experience gained through training, short courses and CPD
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Full driving licence & prepared to travel between sites.
- Professional, calm and efficient manner
- Effective organiser
Language Requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Experience of management / maintenance of Fire Doors
- Experience of working in Confined spaces / working at Height
- Good communication skills with the ability to deal with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to explain complex and technical information to a range of audiences both specialist and non-specialist.
- Good organisational and planning skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of being an authorised person
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This advert is for Estates Officer - Minor New Works with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 + RRP (£3,500 PA). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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