Estates Officer

The Estates Officer will take initiative in managing comprehensive maintenance services, including property, equipment, and grounds maintenance, as well as ensuring efficient utility usage across various sites. The role requires deputising for the Operational Estates Manager and managing fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of complex building services. The post holder will liaise with Trust Management, Nursing, support staff, and contractors to optimise building services operation. Responsibilities include budget management, staff supervision, compliance with statutory requirements, risk assessments, and participation in an on-call system. Additionally, the role involves specification preparation, contract administration, and overseeing planned preventative maintenance systems. The Estates Officer will also contribute to staff development through training and objective setting, ensuring alignment with Trust policies, health and safety standards, and infection control measures. Skills: Initiative and decision-making Budget management Staff supervision and development Fault diagnosis and maintenance Compliance with health and safety standards Risk assessment Liaison and communication skills Contract management Planned preventative maintenance Data management and reporting Software/Tools: Computer-based systems for data input and manipulation Certifications & Standards: Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) British Standards and Codes of Practice Relevant professional practice codes Please send CVs to (url removed)