WTWA Mechanical Estates Officer

WTWA Mechanical Estates Officer

The closing date is 24 March 2026

The WTWA Estates Officer (Mechanical) has responsibility for Hard Facilities Management (FM) services and subcontracted services at Wythenshawe Hospital, Trafford Hospital, Withington Community Hospital, Altrincham Hospital (WTWA) and any other sites serviced by the WTWA Estates Team. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that all buildings, plant & infrastructure are maintained safely and cost effectively within agreed statutory requirements, in accordance with NHS and the Trust's policies and procedures. S/he will manage and monitor programmes of work, Compliance, Health & Safety (H&S) legislation and work with the Trust's Energy & Sustainability team to ensure efficient use of energy, power and utilities services.

Main duties of the job

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• Operational Maintenance
  
• Finance
  
• Management
  
• Energy & Utilities Management
  
• Health & Safety
  

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification
Qualifications

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• City and Guilds Level 3 Engineering Maintenance / Building Services
  
• NVQ Level 3/ ONC in Engineering/ Building Services
  
• Evidence of Continuing Learning
  
• HNC and HND in relevant discipline
  
• Corporate membership of relevant professional body
  
• Suitable Building Contract Management Qualification
  
• Suitable Building Contract Management Qualification
  

Experience

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• Experience in managing multi-disciplined team
  
• A track record of successful management and control of Hard Facilities contracts
  
• Experience of budget management
  
• Evidence of acting as the lead in maintaining and managing engineering Compliance.
  
• Proven track record in providing contract appraisal
  
• Understanding of Property Leases, Rates etc.
  
• NHS experience
  

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.

Address

WTWA - Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington & Altrincham

Estates & Facilities, 1st Floor International House, Ledson Road

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-COR-7861095C-RL4

Job locations

WTWA - Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington & Altrincham

Estates & Facilities, 1st Floor International House, Ledson Road