Do you want to take the next step in your Estates career within a large, complex healthcare environment?We're recruiting on behalf of the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust for a Band 6 Estates Operations Officer (Mechanical), initially based at Lagan Valley Hospital within the Finance & Estates Directorate.This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing and developing mechanical engineering services across a diverse healthcare estate, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.The RoleAs Estates Operations Officer (Mechanical), you will:Manage and co-ordinate mechanical and electrical engineering services, building elements and maintenance operations across a sector of the Trust's estate.Supervise and allocate work to estates staff, ensuring effective workload management and service delivery.Oversee maintenance contracts, minor works schemes and engineering projects, ensuring value for money and quality outcomes.Take responsibility for the forward planning, development and review of maintenance policies, asset registers and replacement programmes.Provide professional and technical advice to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Ensure plant, equipment and engineering systems are maintained in line with statutory standards, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Codes of Practice and Health & Safety guidance.Issue Permits-to-Work and act as Authorised Person where required.Manage delegated maintenance budgets, verify contractor invoices and monitor contractor performance.Use specialist systems including Building Management Systems and compliance software to monitor performance and energy efficiency.Respond to emergency situations, including out-of-hours support where required, to safeguard life-critical services.Contribute to risk management, governance requirements and the Trust's corporate objectives.You will also support innovation and continuous improvement, including energy conservation initiatives, new technologies and improved maintenance strategies.Essential CriteriaApplicants must meet one of the following qualification routes:A Degree in a relevant Engineering-related subject plus 2 years' relevant experienceORAn HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering-related subject plus 4 years' relevant experienceORBe due to complete Year 2 of the HSC Estates Graduate Training SchemeIn addition, candidates must demonstrate experience in:Managing engineering systems and modern maintenance planning methodsControlling and developing maintenance and operational staffPreparing maintenance estimates and engineering reportsManaging repair, replacement and renewal of engineering plant and servicesApplicants must also:Hold a current full UK driving licence and have access to a car (reasonable adjustments will be considered where applicable).Be able to manage budgets, lead and motivate staff, and work flexibly including out-of-hours emergency cover when required.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes on .This post may be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check through AccessNI. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.We are committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will endeavour to support you.Even if this position isn't right for you, we may have others that are. Get in touch to discuss further opportunities within Estates and Facilities.