Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Estates Officer to join our team on a

per

manent basis

. This position is well-suited to an individual with

specialist knowledge of Estates Services Provision

and is looking to

work in a hospital environment.

Job Role:

Assist the Projects Team by providing specialist technical advice for capital improvement works across the Trust. Management responsibility for allocated trade team in relation managing sickness absence, rostering, annual leave and annual appraisals. To review, agree and implement service objectives with the Estates manager. Consult with the Maintenance Helpdesk to mobilise the workforce to respond to problems that may arise. Collaborate with Estates Managers and other Technical Officers to ensure that planned/reactive maintenance is performed on critical plant and equipment. To ensure that all required data gathering is as simple, robust, and traceable as possible, to develop a system where information is gathered, stored, and managed in a sustainable and logical way Negotiate and liaise with contractors and suppliers. To make the best use of available resources, both physical and financial. Participate in Estates On-Call rota, to ensure that emergencies and major problems occurring out of hours are attended and resolved. Have knowledge of and implement the Trust Health and Safety Policy, including the issue of, and adherence to, Permits to Work for staff and contractors, managing and ensuring that all documentation and records are kept up to date.

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will have supervisory and leadership experience and the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information.


This role is subject to

Standard

DBS disclosure.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

Maths and English GSCE/ O Level or equivalent City and Guilds certificate in a relevant Building or Construction discipline or ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Engineering, Building or similar discipline Experience of managing, planning and budgeting Confident in using MS Office including word and Excel Ability to undertake 24/7 on call duties on a rota basis Holder of full UK Driving Licence

For full details regarding this role please view the job description and person specification.


You will be required to submit a copy of your CV along with an Expression of Interest clearly outlining how you meet the Person Specification.


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Please note, due to a high volume of applications, we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for interview


We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.


To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use.

Closing date: 15 August 2025

(please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, this advert may close early)

Interview date: week commencing 25 August 2025

If you have any queries please contact the People and Culture team via email at: recruitmentifm@boltonft.nhs.uk

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, for more information please visit

https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa


Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.


Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.

Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd

Royal Bolton Hospital,

Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR