About this role
Job Introduction
- Mechanical Junior Estates Officer
- £20.44 to £24.61, Dependant on Experience
- 37.5 Hours Per Week
- Monday to Friday
- Location is Central Manchester Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
NVQ Level 3 Qualification or Equivalent required for this role.*
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Join our dedicated Estates team at Central Manchester Hospital as a Mechanical Junior Estates Officer and play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of engineering excellence across our healthcare facilities.
This dynamic leadership position offers the opportunity to manage a diverse, multi disciplinary maintenance department committed to delivering reliable, compliant, and high performance engineering services. You will oversee complex plant and equipment, including steam systems, lifts, ventilation, and water services, ensuring their optimal operation and compliance with industry standards and legislation.
If you possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, experience with planned maintenance programs, and a passion for supporting healthcare through exceptional facilities management, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a challenging and rewarding environment.
What You’ll Do
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Lead and manage the Mechanical Services maintenance teams, providing technical support and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards.
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Develop and oversee a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance system, ensuring all engineering plant, equipment, and services are properly documented and maintained.
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Liaise effectively with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of maintenance, upgrades, and repair works.
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Act as the Authorised Person/Responsible Person for statutory obligations related to medical gases, lifts, pressure systems, fuel, confined spaces, and HVAC.
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Monitor and enforce compliance with legislation, regulations, and safe working practices across all engineering activities.
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Participate in out of hours on call duties and maintain excellent working relationships with Trust staff and management.
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Support contract management activities, including preparation of documentation, tendering, and ensuring contractor performance meets standards.
What You Bring
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NVQ Level 3 Qualification
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Qualified to a minimum of HNC level or equivalent in a relevant building discipline or relevant.
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Experience in the maintenance of all mechanical elements of buildings.
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Experience in the line management of staff .
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Experience in the management of contracts and contractors.
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Have a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation affecting their work
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Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports.
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Ability to manage, prioritise and plan own workload and deliver work within required time scales
What we offer
Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
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Mental health and wellbeing resources
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Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)
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Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
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Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
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Retirement savings plan and life insurance
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Full training and protective uniform provided.
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Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
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Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.
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Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
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Competitive pay
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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