Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- knowledge and experience
Knowledge and understanding of operational estate management across all disciplines and functions.
- knowledge and experience
Sound knowledge of legislation relating to estates services.
- knowledge and experience
In depth knowledge of maintenance planning and organisation (PPM, reactive, contract, etc).
- knowledge and experience
High level of building engineering knowledge, techniques, systems and standards
- knowledge and experience
Experience of implementing quality controls, processes and procedures
- knowledge and experience
Risk assessment and critical path analysis.
- knowledge and experience
Responsible/Authorised Person or equivalent for named specialisms such as ventilation, HV/LV, lifts, MGPS and other similar systems
- knowledge and experience
Professional knowledge of healthcare estate and technology across a number of specialist subjects including mechanical and electrical disciplines
- Qualification and training
A Degree or minimum of HND/HNC in a relevant estate discipline appropriate for this role or equivalent qualification and demonstrable acquired knowledge and experience
- Qualification and training
Accredited qualification in management or demonstrable experience.
- Qualification and training
Proven record of Continuing Professional Development including specialisation relevant to the operational healthcare estate (e.g. ventilation, MGPS, etc or within the field of electrical engineering).
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- knowledge and experience
Knowledge of fire safety requirements with Building Fabric and fire compartmentation
- Qualification and training
Recognised professional qualification or working towards membership of one of the professional institutes that is recognised by the NHS
Job overview
Lead & co-ordinate the day to day activities of the Mechanical maintenance service, so as to deliver a robust, technically strong customer responsive service which complies with relevant statutory directives.
Manage the in house mechanical team of 6-8 staff, and be responsible for external contractors completing their tasks and objectives safely and effectively.
Main duties of the job
Do you want to work for an innovative and integrated healthcare organisation in a role which combines leadership and technical knowledge?
Then look no further - we are looking for bright and ambitious Operational Estates Manager to join our great team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for someone who has a strong track record of managing and delivering a customer focused estates maintenance service in a complex environment, preferably in healthcare.
We need Estates Managers who will lead a team, where the quality of service, a safe patient and staff environment, strong financial management and statutory compliance are the key drivers within all areas of the service. This is a key role within our operational team, and we are keen to recruit motivated individuals who will help us to provide the levels of service that we continually strive to provide to our patients and clinical colleagues. As a manager and leader the post holder will assist in the production and delivery of the organisation's estates operational plans and will provide operational support in the delivery of capital projects. They will provide line management accountability for associated staff and will ensure appropriate financial, workforce and performance management arrangements are in place.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please take a look at the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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This advert is for Maintenance Manager – Mechanical with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Estates manager role. The advertised salary is £38,682 - £46,580 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Oct 2026.
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