The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Estates Officer - Operations

The closing date is 28 September 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated Estates Officer to oversee the management and maintenance of our properties at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. In this vital role, you will manage our in-house teams and external contractors, ensuring all mechanical, electrical, and building services are compliant with national standards and guidelines. You will be at the forefront of our operations, from managing day-to-day maintenance and projects to implementing service improvements. This position is a unique opportunity to apply your technical knowledge and leadership skills in a critical environment. You will play a key part in a rotating on-call rota and will be responsible for deputising for senior staff, offering technical advice, and ensuring our facilities are always in top condition to support patient care.

Main duties of the job

Management and Oversight: Managing the day-to-day operations of the in-house maintenance team and external contractors. This includes overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), managing defect works, and new work requests.Compliance and Safety: Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with national standards, legislation, and Trust policies. This includes acting as a technical liaison and potentially undertaking "Authorised Person" roles for critical systems like medical gases and electrical systems.Project Management: Managing and prioritising maintenance projects and minor capital works. This involves liaising with users, contractors, and specialist agencies.Technical and Operational Support: Providing technical advice and training to staff. The role also involves participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota, responding to call-outs

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-08-110

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in managing directly employed staff and contractors working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical / electrical or building disciplines found in a hospital environment
Experience including the ability to demonstrate experience of a wide range of Estates operation and compliance systems, processes etc
Experience of managing day to day professional and technical Estates and Facilities services

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/HNC/HND in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building Discipline or equivalent experience.
Successful completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
HTM Authorised Person in the following disciplines: Electrical Low Voltage Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, High Voltage Systems
Fixed Electrical Installations Testing, Portable Electrical, Appliance Testing, Medical Gas Pipeline Systems, Sterilisers/Washer Disinfectors, Water Legionellae, Pressure Systems, Gas Installations, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, Asbestos Management, Asbestos, Decontamination

knowledge

Essential

Day to day management of operational estates staff

Desirable

Advanced physical skills e.g. Microsoft Office, CAD and use of fine tools/equipment
Good communication skills
Ability to work unsupervised and autonomously
Adaptable to change
Undertake all training required
Ability to plan and organise own workload

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in managing directly employed staff and contractors working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical / electrical or building disciplines found in a hospital environment
Experience including the ability to demonstrate experience of a wide range of Estates operation and compliance systems, processes etc
Experience of managing day to day professional and technical Estates and Facilities services

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/HNC/HND in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building Discipline or equivalent experience.
Successful completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
HTM Authorised Person in the following disciplines: Electrical Low Voltage Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, High Voltage Systems
Fixed Electrical Installations Testing, Portable Electrical, Appliance Testing, Medical Gas Pipeline Systems, Sterilisers/Washer Disinfectors, Water Legionellae, Pressure Systems, Gas Installations, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, Asbestos Management, Asbestos, Decontamination

knowledge

Essential

Day to day management of operational estates staff

Desirable

Advanced physical skills e.g. Microsoft Office, CAD and use of fine tools/equipment
Good communication skills
Ability to work unsupervised and autonomously
Adaptable to change
Undertake all training required
Ability to plan and organise own workload

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.