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Mechanical Estates Officer

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Aylesbury, HP21 8AL

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

16 September 2026

14 days left

Job description

The Mechanical Estates Officer is a technical specialist role providing Authorised Person cover and specialist technical assurance for the Trust's mec...

The post holder will act as Authorised Person for one or more mechanical specialisms (for example heating and ventilation, water safety, medical gas pipeline systems, or pressurised systems) as determined by service need and individual competency sign-off, supporting the Senior Mechanical Manager in ensuring mechanical systems remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose across all Trust sites.The role contributes technical expertise to planned and reactive maintenance, capital and small works interfaces, and the Trust's Integrated Management System (IMS), working closely with the Operations team, contractors and specialist suppliers.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications

Essential

  • HNC/HND in mechanical engineering, building services engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Holds, or is working towards, an Authorised Person appointment in a relevant mechanical discipline.

Desirable

  • Degree in mechanical or building services engineering.
  • IHEEM membership, or working towards
  • NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
  • Authorised Person training in a second mechanical discipline (or commitment to complete).

Knowledge

Essential

  • Breadth of experience maintaining mechanical building services in a complex, multi-site environment.
  • Experience fulfilling, or supporting, Authorised Person duties.
  • Experience of planned and reactive maintenance planning.
  • Experience using CAFM systems.
  • Experience liaising with contractors and specialist suppliers.
  • Experience supporting minor works or capital projects from a technical perspective.

Desirable

  • NHS or healthcare estates experience.
  • Experience relating to decontamination, medical gas, or pressure systems.
  • Experience contributing to incident investigation.
  • Experience of Building Management Systems (BMS).

Skills

Essential

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to produce clear technical records and reports.

Special Circumstances

Essential

  • Ability to work at height and in confined or restricted plant spaces.
  • Physical capability for maintenance and inspection duties.
  • Visual acuity for technical drawings and systems.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

2 September 2026

Last checked

2 September 2026

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About the employer

BHN
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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