Mechanical Estates Officer

Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced person to join our on‑site engineering team as a Mechanical Estates Officer, reporting to the Estates Operations Manager, who will be an active member of the Estates team responsible for carrying out, leading, and supervising the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trust's plant, equipment and buildings.The post holder will be required to work under pressure in emergency situations where the failure to act promptly or safely may result in serious injury, damage or loss of life. Previous NHS experience is not essential although would be useful; full supplementary training will be provided.Please note: This role includes the responsibility of being a member of the on‑call team supporting the Trust out of hours.Main duties of the jobKnowledge, Training & Experience – The post holder will be responsible for carrying out, supervising, and leading others in the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trust's plant, equipment and buildings. This role requires significant training and experience in commercial mechanical building services supporting large, complex systems such as heating, hot and cold water, ventilation and air conditioning, passenger lifts and lifting equipment, internal and external drainage, and ideally a working knowledge of steam operated plant and equipment.You will require an expert understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, the majority of which are non‑routine and require intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training to NVQ 5 or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant working experience.About usImproving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership developmentWidening access (anchor institution) and employabilityImproving the experience of staff with disabilityImproving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and developmentMaking equality mainstreamDetailsDate posted: 21 November 2025FinancePay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 7Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum plus HCASContractPermanent, Full‑timeReference number197‑RF6618‑EJob locationsUniversity Hospital LewishamLewisham High StreetLondonSE13 6LHJob responsibilitiesIn addition to the full range of duties associated with the post holder's core skills, i.e., leadership, technical management, operational delivery, the role often requires specialisation and a multi‑skilled approach. Team members have responsibilities in nominated specialist Estates roles such as Authorised Person for Water, Ventilation, Work At Height, Confined Space, Pressure Systems or Medical Gases. This role may also be required for supporting specific projects or tasks, such as coaching, training or development of others.The post holder will have, or be required to achieve, qualifications in management equivalent to Institute of Learning and Management Level 4, safety management equivalent to NEBOSH National General Certificate, and will be encouraged to seek membership of an appropriate industry or trade body such as IET, CIBSE, IHEEM.Person SpecificationQualifications and Training — EssentialLevel 5 Award, e.g., Higher National Diploma, NVQ5, Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship, or equivalent.ILM Level 4 or equivalent.NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.Qualifications and Training — DesirableAppointed Person or equivalent competency in Water, Ventilation, Pressure Systems, Work at Height, LOLER/Lifts, Confined Space, Medical Gas.Experience — EssentialExtensive experience in a similar role.MS Office competence.Experience — DesirableExperience with steam operated plant and equipment.Healthcare experience.Knowledge — EssentialCommercial mechanical building services.Maintenance management legislation, standards, systems and processes.Knowledge — DesirableMicad IPR, Planet FM, Zetasafe.Personal Qualities — EssentialCommitment, moral and physical courage, discipline, respect for others, integrity and loyalty.Personal Qualities — DesirableMembership of IET, CIBSE, IHEEM or equivalent.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS TrustAddress:University Hospital LewishamLewisham High StreetLondonSE13 6LHWebsite: https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr