Job Description

Lead & co-ordinate the day to day activities of the Mechanical maintenance service, 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
Do you want to work for an innovative and integrated healthcare organisation in a role which combines senior leadership and technical knowledge?
Then look no further - we are looking for bright and ambitious Operational 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 Estates Officers who will lead 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. As a manager and leader the post holder will assist in the production and delivery of the organisation's estates operational plans and will provide operational support in the delivery of capital projects. They will provide line management accountability for associated staff and will ensure appropriate financial, workforce and performance management arrangements are in place.
About us
Why Work With Us
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.
We need all Estates and Facilities staff to own and live our organisational values.
o Working together for people
o Commitment to quality care
o Compassion
o Improving lives
o Everyone counts
o Respect and dignity
Details
Date posted
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-7338328-CORP
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
lowes bridge road
torquay
TQ2 7AA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take a look at the attached / Person Specification for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Job responsibilities
Please take a look at the attached / Person Specification for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Person Specification
Qualification and training
Essential

• A Degree or minimum of HND/HNC in a relevant estate discipline appropriate for this role or equivalent qualification and demonstrable acquired knowledge and experience
• Accredited qualification in management or demonstrable experience.
• Proven record of Continuing Professional Development including specialisation relevant to the operational healthcare estate (e.g. ventilation, MGPS, etc or within the field of electrical engineering).

Desirable

• Recognised professional qualification or working towards membership of one of the professional institutes that is recognised by the NHS

knowledge and experience
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of operational estate management across all disciplines and functions.
• Sound knowledge of legislation relating to estates services.
• In depth knowledge of maintenance planning and organisation (PPM, reactive, contract, etc).
• High level of building engineering knowledge, techniques, systems and standards
• Experience of implementing quality controls, processes and procedures
• Risk assessment and critical path analysis.
• Responsible/Authorised Person or equivalent for named specialisms such as ventilation, HV/LV, lifts, MGPS and other similar systems
• Professional knowledge of healthcare estate and technology across a number of specialist subjects including mechanical and electrical disciplines

Desirable

• Knowledge of fire safety requirements with Building Fabric and fire compartmentation

Person Specification
Qualification and training
Essential

• A Degree or minimum of HND/HNC in a relevant estate discipline appropriate for this role or equivalent qualification and demonstrable acquired knowledge and experience
• Accredited qualification in management or demonstrable experience.
• Proven record of Continuing Professional Development including specialisation relevant to the operational healthcare estate (e.g. ventilation, MGPS, etc or within the field of electrical engineering).

Desirable

• Recognised professional qualification or working towards membership of one of the professional institutes that is recognised by the NHS

knowledge and experience
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of operational estate management across all disciplines and functions.
• Sound knowledge of legislation relating to estates services.
• In depth knowledge of maintenance planning and organisation (PPM, reactive, contract, etc).
• High level of building engineering knowledge, techniques, systems and standards
• Experience of implementing quality controls, processes and procedures
• Risk assessment and critical path analysis.
• Responsible/Authorised Person or equivalent for named specialisms such as ventilation, HV/LV, lifts, MGPS and other similar systems
• Professional knowledge of healthcare estate and technology across a number of specialist subjects including mechanical and electrical disciplines

Desirable

• Knowledge of fire safety requirements with Building Fabric and fire compartmentation

Skills Required