Estates Officer (Minor Works)

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Estates Officer to join our dynamic team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This pivotal role is crucial in ensuring that our healthcare facilities are safe, functional, and compliant with all relevant standards. As an Estates Officer, you'll oversee the maintenance, repair, and improvement of minor building works undertaken by the Estates & Facilities Directorate, contributing directly to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

The role offers a Recruitment and Retention Payment of £3,000 per annum.

Main duties of the job

You'll oversea the day-to-day maintenance operations and provide leadership and support to the estates team to ensure all facilities are well-maintained, safe, and compliant with statutory regulations.

In this role you'll be able to contribute to the deliver of vital healthcare services by ensuring that our facilities are sate to support patient care. We are a collaborative and supportive team and offer opportunities for continuous professional development.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!