Job requirements
Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Able to demonstrate significant experience in working with commercial heating, plumbing and ventilation systems, both in terms of maintenance and installation work.
- Experience
Substantial specialist knowledge and practical experience in the NHS estates mechanical engineering functions.
- Experience
A proven commitment to the efficient and effective management of maintenance within the built environment.
- Experience
A strong working knowledge of Healthcare Technical Memorandums and Healthcare Building Notes.
- Experience
Experience of working as an Authorised Person in 2 or more mechanical areas.
- Experience
Highly computer literate, using Computer Aided Facilities Management software to manage and complete jobs, Microsoft Office to complete work tasks and AutoCAD to update drawings as required.
- Skills & Knowledge
Able to manage highly complex, sensitive or contentious information appropriately, either singly or in groups of managers/clinicians.
- Skills & Knowledge
Able to source information to understand how to correctly install materials and carry out installation work.
- Skills & Knowledge
Knowledgeable with regards to the statutory requirements that apply to installation work and able to find relevant information in documents when required.
- Skills & Knowledge
A thorough knowledge of mechanical construction standards, regulations and requirements.
- Skills & Knowledge
Able to exercise effective functional management over teams that do not directly come under line management.
- Skills & Knowledge
Able to read and understand engineering drawings within area of expertise.
- Personal Attributes
Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to determine priorities and achieve them using initiative and with minimal external input.
- Personal Attributes
Able to develop and maintain relationships across a wide range of managers and staff at all levels of the Group.
- Personal Attributes
Able to adapt communication style to the subject and audience, showing an ability to tailor and convey complex messages which may be unpopular.
- Personal Attributes
Able to manage own workload and act completely independently, without regular supervision or management.
- Personal Attributes
Self-confident, willing to raise contentious issues whilst listening to others and to deal with sensitive issues in an empathetic manner.
- Personal Attributes
Able to lead, motivate and co-ordinate a team as required.
- Personal Attributes
Able to develop relationships outside of the Group, including networking with estates colleagues at other Trusts to share best practise.
- Personal Attributes
Able to operate with high integrity in the work environment.
- Personal Attributes
Flexible and able to adapt to change quickly.
- Qualifications & Training
BEng/BSc (Hons) in a Building Services Engineering qualification (or circa 3 years of experience working in an engineering management role).
- Qualifications & Training
IOSH.
- Qualifications & Training
Current or Previous AP appointment/training in healthcare or other sectors (Water, Ventilation, Pressures systems etc)
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Significant experience of introducing innovative technology into estates to solve technical issues.
- Skills & Knowledge
A strong understanding of estates asset management processes.
- Skills & Knowledge
A strong understanding of Building Management Systems and how to interrogate them for fault finding purposes.
- Qualifications & Training
Management qualification.
- Qualifications & Training
NEBOSH.
- Qualifications & Training
P405 Asbestos Management.
- Qualifications & Training
Delta Controls Building Management Systems training or equivalent .
- Qualifications & Training
Suitable Masters Level qualification (or circa 3 more years of experience working in an engineering role on completion of Bachelors degree).
Job overview
We are looking for an Estates Operations Officer (Mechanical) to join the Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd estates team to manage key mechanical disciplines for the operational estates service provided to Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and external clients. You will need to demonstrate strong team working skills; have extensive experience of working in an Estates/FM environment (ideally in the Public Sector) and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
This post will play a key role in meeting the estates statutory requirements for mechanical disciplines. The successful applicant will work within a mechanical team of 3 professional engineers managed by the Estates Operations Manager (Mechanical).
The role also requires the post-holder to take part in any future estates on-call manager rota, for which additional payments will be made.
Benefits: -
Nest Pension with up to 8% employer contributions making it one of the most generous private sector pensions.
Up to 33 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).
Generous sickness pay in the event of you being unable to work due to ill health.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
For details of this exciting role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
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This advert is for Estates Operations Officer (Mechanical) with Derbyshire Support Facilities Services in Chesterfield, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £48,525 - £55,445 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Oct 2026.
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