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Band 6
Full-time

Estates Officer - Mechanical

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation TrustChester£39,959 - £48,117Closes 21/09/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Hours / week
37.5
Posted
11/09/2026
Closes
21/09/2026

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Role summary

This role involves joining the Estates Management team to deliver planned and proactive maintenance services. The Estates Officer will manage and coordinate mechanical engineering systems and work activities, ensuring compliance with legislation and health and safety standards. They will support the Operational Estates Manager and monitor maintenance systems for statutory compliance. The position requires managing documentation and log books for mechanical services.

Essential criteria

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services or a Mechanical Engineering related discipline or an equivalent level of experience within Building Services Engineering
  • Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent in a buildingservices or a mechanical related discipline.

Desirable criteria

  • PSSR Regulations
  • Steam Raising Boiler Plant experience
  • Authorised Person qualifications
  • First Aid at work
  • Expert knowledge of Mechanical services.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety Legislation, Codes of Practice etc.
  • Extensive installation management experience.
  • Good financial acumen.
  • Good computer literacy and IT skills.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to motivate and lead staff.
  • Adaptability and willingness to participate in the Estates Officer on call rota
  • Technical Memorandum and the statutory and mandatory requirements therein
  • Recognised management qualification.
  • Experience of working in a hospital environment.
  • Experience of staff development/human resource management.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyse and apply judgement skills illustrating the ability to interpret complex information and make informed decisions.
  • Conscientious, flexible and able to perform under pressure.
  • Positive, can-do attitude
  • Evidence of ongoing personal development.
  • MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) Training
  • HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services or a Mechanical Engineering related discipline or an equivalent level of experience within Building Services Engineering
  • Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent in a buildingservices or a mechanical related discipline.
  • PSSR Regulations
  • Steam Raising Boiler Plant experience
  • Authorised Person qualifications
  • First Aid at work
  • Expert knowledge of Mechanical services.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety Legislation, Codes of Practice etc.
  • Extensive installation management experience.
  • Good financial acumen.
  • Good computer literacy and IT skills.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to motivate and lead staff.
  • Adaptability and willingness to participate in the Estates Officer on call rota
  • Technical Memorandum and the statutory and mandatory requirements therein
  • Recognised management qualification.
  • Experience of working in a hospital environment.
  • Experience of staff development/human resource management.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyse and apply judgement skills illustrating the ability to interpret complex information and make informed decisions.
  • Conscientious, flexible and able to perform under pressure.
  • Positive, can-do attitude
  • Evidence of ongoing personal development.
  • MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) Training

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Band 6 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.

This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Estates Officer - Mechanical

The closing date is 21 September 2026

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

This opportunity is to join the Estates Management team delivering a planned, coordinated, and pro- active maintenance service and to support the overall objectives of the Trust.

You will be an integral part of the team and will provide a wide range of duties to manage, support and assist the Estates Department. You will be qualified to the appropriate level with a building services mechanical trade background. You will be responsible for organising and managing planned and reactive maintenance alongside out-sourced service contract providers within a complex estate.

The list below is to outline the main duties involved; however, this is subject to change and will vary within the given role. We ask all employees to be flexible in their role, to always ensure we are giving a safe, secure and pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors together with excellent care.

Main duties of the job

You will manage, monitor and co-ordinate operationally all mechanical engineering systems and work activities including ordering materials and services, planning work and addressing backlog maintenance issues and deal directly with suppliers and their representatives.

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