Assistant Estates Officer - Mechanical Services

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

Job summary

A National Health Service organization in Torquay seeks an Operational Assistant Estates Officer to enhance maintenance services. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, experience in a healthcare setting, and a commitment to delivering quality services. You’ll support management and operational improvements while ensuring safety standards are met. Join a welcoming team with great benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Attractive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing quality controls, processes, and procedures.
• Proven track record in Continuing Professional Development.
• Knowledge of legislation relating to estates services.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and repair services within the Trust.
• Oversee external contractors to ensure safe completion of their work.
• Assist in delivering operational plans and capital projects.

Skills

Operational estate management knowledge

Effective communication

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Budgetary control

Education

HND/HNC in a relevant estate discipline

Accredited qualification in management

Tools

Maintenance planning tools

Job description

Main area Estates & Maintenance Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per day) Job ref 388-7338307-CORP

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

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 estates mechanical maintenance services, 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 be responsible for external contractors completing their tasks and objectives safely and effectively.

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 a bright and ambitious Operational Assistant 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 Assistant 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. The post holder 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.
• Working towards recognised professional qualification of one of the professional institutes that is recognised by the NHS
• Accredited qualification in management or demonstrable relevant experience

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.
• Effective communicator with good written and verbal communication skills at all levels, and good negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and organisation (PPM, reactive, contract, etc)
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation and the need for risk assessments and application in the context of managing risk
• Experience of implementing quality controls, processes and procedures
• 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.

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