Job Description

The closing date is 6th Aug 2025

Job summary

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Are you a skilled mechanical engineer with a passion for healthcare environments? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an

Estates Officer - Mechanical

to join our dynamic Estates & Facilities team at Musgrove Park Hospital.


This position also offers a Recruitment and Retention payment of 2,500 per year.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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As the Estates Officer (Mechanical), you will manage a variety of engineering and environmental tasks related to the maintenance, installation, testing, repair, and commissioning of mechanical services and equipment. You will ensure the integrity of the hospital's engineering infrastructure, focusing on primary mechanical plant operations such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), steam boiler systems, and water treatment systems.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dedicated team that plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and efficient hospital environment. Opportunities for career growth and professional development. A supportive working environment that encourages innovation and improvement.

About us

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As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.



You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.



We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.



Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.



There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.



Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Job description

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Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

ONC/HNC or equivalent in a mechanical engineering or similar discipline


HND or Degree level education and evidence of continuing professional development


Project Management Qualification - (PRINCE 2) or similar


Membership of a relevant professional body

Experience

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Essential

Competency in Health and Safety Legislation.


Good knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite


Extensive knowledge of Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems (CAFM). Managing and planning maintenance of Mechanical systems


Using BMS systems




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Desirable

Knowledge of Estates services provision.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

For help with your application, contact:

John Knight


john.knight@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823344500

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 7

Salary

46148.00 to 52809.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2986

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA