Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity
supporting essential NHS services?
Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL), a wholly owned subsidiary
of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a highly
motivated and experienced Estates Officer Mechanical Engineer. This key role is responsible for the safe,
efficient and compliant operation of mechanical and associated building
services across Trust premises. You will lead and manage engineering
maintenance activities, contractors and in-house teams, ensuring statutory
compliance, high technical standards and continuity of critical hospital
services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estates
professional to contribute directly to patient safety and service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will manage day-to-day engineering maintenance across Trust
facilities, diagnosing complex faults and ensuring effective repairs to
critical plant, services and equipment. You will oversee direct labour and
contractors, manage minor capital and revenue works, contribute to capital
programmes and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. The role
includes acting as an Authorised Person for specialist systems, supporting
emergency response via the on-call rota, and working closely with clinical and
non-clinical teams to maintain a safe, efficient healthcare environment.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Estates Officer Mechanical Engineer is accountable for
the cost-effective operation, maintenance and development of mechanical and
associated engineering services across Trust premises. Responsibilities include
planning and delivering maintenance programmes, managing contractors and direct
labour, preparing specifications, administering contracts and overseeing minor
capital works.
The post holder will investigate engineering
failures, carry out condition surveys, manage authorised person duties for key
systems including medical gases, ventilation, water, lifts and HV/LV services,
and ensure compliance with statutory and health and safety requirements. The
role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, financial awareness and
the ability to respond to operational incidents, including participation in the
estates on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Estates Officer Mechanical Engineer is accountable for
the cost-effective operation, maintenance and development of mechanical and
associated engineering services across Trust premises. Responsibilities include
planning and delivering maintenance programmes, managing contractors and direct
labour, preparing specifications, administering contracts and overseeing minor
capital works.
The post holder will investigate engineering
failures, carry out condition surveys, manage authorised person duties for key
systems including medical gases, ventilation, water, lifts and HV/LV services,
and ensure compliance with statutory and health and safety requirements. The
role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, financial awareness and
the ability to respond to operational incidents, including participation in the
estates on-call rota.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of mechanical/HV/LV systems in hospital environments
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
- Ability to manage staff, contractors and maintenance programmes
Desirable
- Broad understanding of related building, electrical and engineering trades
Qualifications
Essential
- Mechanical or multi-skilled craft apprenticeship or equivalent
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification
- Full UK driving licence
- Previous supervisory experience in healthcare estates or construction
Desirable
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
- Recognised Health & Safety qualification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Significant management experience in a hospital or similar environment
- Experience managing engineering maintenance services
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical services within healthcare
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of mechanical/HV/LV systems in hospital environments
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
- Ability to manage staff, contractors and maintenance programmes
Desirable
- Broad understanding of related building, electrical and engineering trades
Qualifications
Essential
- Mechanical or multi-skilled craft apprenticeship or equivalent
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification
- Full UK driving licence
- Previous supervisory experience in healthcare estates or construction
Desirable
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
- Recognised Health & Safety qualification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Significant management experience in a hospital or similar environment
- Experience managing engineering maintenance services
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical services within healthcare
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.
