Estates Officer; Electrical

Main area Engineering Grade NHS AfC:
Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (+ On call hours) Job
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42059-EH-A

Site Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Town Luton Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum + on call allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 25/11/2026

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a highly motivated, reliable and flexible Estates Officer (Electrical) to work as a key member of the Estates Management Team. You will play a proactive role within the team, delivering key objectives to meet both departmental and Trust requirements.

The post holder will advise and assist the Estates Managers on all technical matters relating to building maintenance management within their field of expertise and control. They will also provide supervisory leadership to the Maintenance Team and liaise with key Trust departments to ensure maintenance and repair works are delivered smoothly and with little or no effect on patient care services.

The post holder will have extensive knowledge of infrastructure services and suitable experience of working within a challenging environment and will have a full understanding of current legislation, and be responsible for ensuring compliance with Trust Policies, procedures.

The post holder will also have HNC/HND qualification in Engineering or Building Services Engineering, will have a biased towards electrical & mechanical services or hold a higher level qualification, and have sufficient time served experience to enable them to undertake the duties of the post.

Assist the Estates Manager for a part of the engineering services plant and equipment within the unit

Ensure an effective maintenance and breakdown service for that part of the engineering services plant and equipment

Management of all delegated service contracts

Senior/Overall supervision of all team leaders, technicians and mechanical craftsperson's

Operate policies and procedures in respect of Permit-to-Work systems, Hazard Notices, RAMS, Health & safety and other statutory responsibilities

Act as Authorised Person for Electrical & Mechanical disciplines such as LV, HVAC, Lifts etc.

Prepare and implement minor schemes of maintenance renewal and replacement and for works of a minor improvement nature as and when required

Participate in out of hours emergency on-call service

Analyse potential savings on energy and liaise with the Sustainability Manager

Attend training courses as agreed

Carry out site surveys and inspections and prepare drawing and specifications as required

Ensure compliance with HTMs and all statutory regulations in terms of Health & Safety

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two buy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

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