Estates Officer (Mechanical)

Band 6 Estates Officer (Mechanical)

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Recruitment

Job Overview

• Position: Estates Officer (Mechanical)

• Band: Band 6 (£39,959 to £48,117 per year)

• Location: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working (May require overtime, potential future shift working, and physical tasks including manual handling)

• Closing Date: 11th August 2026

• Reference Number: 304-9018012

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a skilled and motivated Band 6 Estates Officer (Mechanical) to join our team at Heartlands Hospital.

In this key role, you will be responsible for maintaining, managing, and servicing essential mechanical infrastructure that supports safe, high-quality patient care. You will lead senior trades staff and specialist contractors, ensuring installations, repairs, and routine testing (such as water safety and legionella compliance) are delivered efficiently with minimal disruption to clinical services.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Mechanical Systems Management: Oversee and diagnose complex issues across essential hospital mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, steam, LTHW, medical gases, and hot/cold water distribution.

• Team Leadership & Resource Control: Lead senior trades staff, manage workforce productivity via CAFM systems, oversee procurement, and ensure high standards of workmanship.

• Compliance & Authorised Person Duties: Act as an Authorised Person under relevant HTMs, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety standards, water safety regulations, and statutory compliance.

• Clinical Collaboration: Work closely with clinical departments to coordinate maintenance work safely, communicating operational impacts clearly and minimizing disruption to patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• GCSE/O Level education in Maths and English (or equivalent post-secondary training).

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline, alongside recognized CGLI certification (such as Course 205 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2, Course 596 Plumbing Advanced Craft, or equivalent) OR a relevant Degree in Mechanical Engineering / equivalent experience.

Experience (Essential)

• Proven experience working within a complex HVAC or mechanical engineering environment.

• Practical knowledge of Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) systems, domestic hot and cold water systems, and managing/supervising technical teams.

• (Desirable experience includes building management controls, ventilation, air conditioning, and water treatment compliance).

Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).

• Package: Includes the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, flexible working options, wellbeing support, and staff discounts.

• Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

• Checks & Sponsorship: Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and overseas criminal record checks where applicable. Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome.