Job Summary
To provide the Trust with an effective and efficient maintenance and repair service by supporting the day-to-day activities of the electrical maintenance service. This role delivers a robust, technically strong, customer-responsive service that complies with relevant statutory directives. The role also includes monitoring and guiding team staff and overseeing external contractors to ensure tasks are completed safely and effectively.
As there are several similar roles advertised within the Estates Department, please apply for all vacancies that you are interested in.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a bright and ambitious Operational Assistant Estates Officer to join our great team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. You will support a team where quality of service, safe patient and staff environment, strong financial management and statutory compliance are the key drivers. The post holder will assist in the delivery of estates operational plans and will provide operational support in the delivery of capital projects, helping the Maintenance Manager to ensure appropriate financial, workforce, contractor and performance management arrangements are in place.
About Us
Our Estate Team is a welcoming group aiming to support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment. We understand the importance of work‑life balance, and will support you so you don’t miss out on what truly matters.
Benefits
* Minimum 27 days annual leave (rising to 30 days) plus bank holidays
* NHS discounts
* Attractive NHS pension scheme
Details
* Date posted: 14 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 388-7338300-CORP
* Job location: Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Person Specification
Essential
* HND/HNC in a relevant estate discipline or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable acquired knowledge and experience.
* Proven track record of Continuing Professional Development within the building and built environment.
* Knowledge and understanding of operational estate management in the building disciplines.
* Knowledge of health and safety matters relating to the estate and a broad understanding of statutory and mandatory requirements and procedures.
* Effective communicator with good written and verbal communication skills at all levels, and good negotiation skills.
* Knowledge of maintenance planning and organisation (PPM, reactive, contract, etc).
* Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and the need for risk assessments and application in the context of managing risk.
* Experience of implementing quality controls, processes and procedures.
Desirable
* Working towards recognised professional qualification of one of the professional institutes that is recognised by the NHS.
* Accredited qualification in management or demonstrable relevant experience.
* Knowledge of building associated systems and safety requirements within healthcare premises and associated buildings.
* Knowledge of legislation relating to estates services.
* Good experience in building infrastructure and all associated systems in NHS Estates.
* Budgetary control, planning and forecasting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to assess any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Administrative and Support Services
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