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Job summary

Main area
Estates
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
349-COR-7686435-RL4
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
WTWA - Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington & Altrincham
Town
Wythenshawe
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/02/2026 23:59

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WTWA Mechanical Estates Officer

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

The WTWA Estates Officer (Mechanical) has responsibility for Hard Facilities Management (FM) services and subcontracted services at Wythenshawe Hospital, Trafford Hospital, Withington Community Hospital, Altrincham Hospital (WTWA) and any other sites serviced by the WTWA Estates Team. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that all buildings, plant & infrastructure are maintained safely and cost effectively within agreed statutory requirements, in accordance with NHS and the Trust’s policies and procedures. S/he will manage and monitor programmes of work, Compliance, Health & Safety (H&S) legislation and work with the Trust’s Energy & Sustainability team to ensure efficient use of energy, power and utilities services.

Main duties of the job

Operational Maintenance

Estates Preventative Maintenance

Estates Reactive Maintenance

Finance

Management

Energy & Utilities Management

Health & Safety 

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you.  This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive.  We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • City and Guilds Level 3 Engineering Maintenance / Building Services
  • NVQ Level 3/ ONC in Engineering/ Building Services
  • Evidence of Continuing Learning
Desirable criteria
  • HNC and HND in relevant discipline
  • Corporate membership of relevant professional body
  • Suitable Building Contract Management Qualification
  • Suitable Building Contract Management Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience in estates contract management
  • Experience in managing multi-disciplined team
  • A track record of successful management and control of Hard Facilities contracts
  • Experience of budget management
  • Evidence of acting as the lead in maintaining and managing engineering Compliance.
Desirable criteria
  • Proven track record in providing contract appraisal
  • Estates management
  • Understanding of Property Leases, Rates etc.
  • NHS experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Adam Walker
Job title
Senior Mechanical Estates Officer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07983400578
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