What jobs are available in NHS estates and facilities?

NHS estates and facilities includes porters, domestic staff, maintenance engineers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, catering staff, and facilities managers. Roles range from entry-level to senior management.

What is the salary range for NHS estates and facilities roles?

Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS estates and facilities salaries range from Band 2 (approximately £25,000) for entry-level positions to Band 8 (£58,000+) for senior facilities managers and directors of estates.

What qualifications do I need for NHS maintenance roles?

NHS maintenance roles typically require relevant trade qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ) in areas like electrical, mechanical, or building services engineering. Experience in healthcare or similar environments is often preferred.

Which NHS trusts hire estates and facilities staff in Manchester?

Major NHS employers for estates and facilities staff in Manchester include Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, and more.

Estates and Facilities Jobs in Manchester

NHS estates and facilities posts cover building maintenance, portering, domestic services, catering, security, and facilities management. Most entry-level roles sit at Band 2, with skilled trades, supervisors, and compliance specialists at higher bands. Shift and weekend working is common because hospitals operate around the clock.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest in the country, running multiple major sites including the MRI and Wythenshawe Hospital. The Christie is a specialist cancer centre. Greater Manchester also has large mental health and community trust employers. For estates and facilities candidates, this means roles can appear across acute hospitals, community services, specialist teams, mental health providers, and integrated care settings depending on the local NHS workforce mix.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 0 live estates and facilities vacancies in Manchester from 0 NHS employers. New posts can include permanent, fixed-term, bank, part-time, and rotational opportunities, so it is worth checking both the broad Estates and Facilities results and the band-specific pages below.

Salary varies by Agenda for Change band, rota pattern, seniority, and local supplements. Check each estates and facilities vacancy for the advertised band, pay range, contract length, and closing date before applying.

Common work areas

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

Local employers

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Bands hiring in Manchester

Current estates and facilities pages for Manchester include Band 2. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.

Local practical context

The Metrolink tram network connects most of Greater Manchester, and Manchester Piccadilly provides fast rail to London (2h), Leeds, and Liverpool. Several NHS sites sit on or near tram lines.

Living costs are considerably lower than London, with affordable housing in suburbs and surrounding towns like Stockport, Salford, and Oldham within easy commuting distance.