Assistant Estates Officer - Building Fabric and drainage

Transformationunitgm; Torquay; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Torquay is looking for an Assistant Estates Officer to provide an efficient maintenance service. The role involves supporting operational plans, managing budgets and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a relevant HND/HNC qualification and experience in estate management. Benefits include 27 days of annual leave, NHS discounts, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Attractive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of Continuing Professional Development.
• Knowledge of operational estate management in building disciplines.
• Experience in implementing quality controls and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective maintenance and repair service for the Trust.
• Support team and external contractors in their tasks.
• Assist in delivery of estates operational plans and capital projects.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety matters

Maintenance planning and organization

Budgetary control

Education

HND/HNC in relevant estate discipline

Proven track record of CPD

Job description

Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/12/2025 23:59

Assistant Estates Officer - Building Fabric and drainage

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

To provide the Trust with an effective and efficient maintenance and repair service by supporting the day to day activities of the site environment maintenance service, so as to deliver a robust, technically strong customer responsive service which complies with relevant statutory directives.

Also to monitor and guide the staff within your team, and assist external contractors to complete their tasks and objectives.

As there are several similar roles advertised within the Estates Department please apply for all vacancies that you are interested in.

Main duties of the job

· We are looking for bright and ambitious Operational Estates Officer 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 service at a similar level in a highly complex environment, preferably in healthcare.

We need Estates Officers who will support 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.

You will assist in the delivery of estates operational plans and will provide operational support in the delivery of capital projects. They will support the Maintenance Manager to ensure appropriate financial, workforce, contractor and performance management arrangements are in place.

Working for our organisation

Our Estate Team are a welcoming group who will be happy to support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment.

We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great a work life balance. We'll support you, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.

In addition, there is 27 days annual leave (rising to 30 days) plus bank holidays, NHS discounts and an attractive NHS pension scheme.

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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Person specification

Qualifications and training

• HND/HNC in a relevant estate discipline appropriate for this role or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable acquired knowledge and experience.
• • Proven track record of Continuing Professional Development within the building and built environment.

Knowledge and Experience

• • Knowledge and understanding of operational estate management in the building disciplines.
• • Knowledge of health and safety matters relating to the estate and a broad understanding of statutory and mandatory requirements and procedures.
• • Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation and the need for risk assessments and application in the context of managing risk
• • Knowledge of maintenance planning and organisation (PPM, reactive, contract, etc).
• • Experience of implementing quality controls, processes and procedures.
• • Knowledge of trade principles and practice. High level of building knowledge, techniques, systems and standards
• • Knowledge of building associated systems and safety requirements within healthcare premises and associated buildings.
• • Knowledge of legislation relating to estates services
• • Good experience in building infrastructure and all associated systems in NHS Estates
• • Budgetary control, planning and forecasting

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Name Rae Callcut Job title Associate Director Infrastructure & Compliance Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07584889354 Additional information please text or email for contact