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:
* 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 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.
Special Skills & Knowledge
* 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
* Broad understanding of related building, electrical and engineering trades
Qualifications
* Mechanical or multi‑skilled craft apprenticeship or equivalent
* Full UK driving licence
* Previous supervisory experience in healthcare estates or construction
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
* Recognised Health & Safety qualification
Special Requirements
* Eligible to live and work in the UK
Experience
* Significant management experience in a hospital or similar environment
* Experience managing engineering maintenance services
* 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.
£55,618 a year SCL Grade G per annum pro rata
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