Band 3 Estates and Facilities Jobs in the NHS
Band 3 posts carry more responsibility than Band 2, often involving supervision of junior staff, more complex tasks, or specialist competencies such as phlebotomy or audio typing. Prior experience or an NVQ is commonly expected.
33 live vacancies at this grade · 25 NHS employers · salary £25,760 - £27,476
33
Open Positions
£25k - £32k
Salary Range
25
NHS Trusts
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What to expect from Band 3 Estates and Facilities roles
Band 3 posts carry more responsibility than Band 2, often involving supervision of junior staff, more complex tasks, or specialist competencies such as phlebotomy or audio typing. Prior experience or an NVQ is commonly expected. For estates and facilities candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 33 live band 3 estates and facilities vacancies across 25 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.
Recent salary data for band 3 estates and facilities roles ranges from about £24,625 to £32,346 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Band expectations
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Care Certificate completion (for clinical roles)
- Evidence of working with reduced supervision and using initiative
- Specialist competencies relevant to the post (e.g. phlebotomy, audio typing, therapy assistance)
Role evidence to prepare
- Planned preventive maintenance and reactive fault repair
- HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) compliance and audit
- Water safety, ventilation, fire safety, and medical gas management
- Contractor management and permit-to-work systems
Typical requirements
- Trade qualifications for skilled roles (City & Guilds, NVQ in electrical, mechanical, or building services)
- IWFM or BIFM qualification for facilities management roles
- Authorised Person status for relevant safety disciplines (AP in water, fire, ventilation)
- NEBOSH or IOSH for health and safety roles
Hiring locations
Current band 3 estates and facilities demand is visible in Leicester, Antrim Hospital Site, Chester, Lincoln, and Wakefield. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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