We are looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Estates Officer to join our Estates Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving the mechanical infrastructure that supports our police buildings and operational facilities. As a Mechanical Estates Officer, you will ensure that critical mechanical systems across our estate remain safe, compliant, reliable, and fit for purpose, helping to support frontline policing 24 hours a day., Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will be responsible for the management, maintenance, inspection, and improvement of mechanical building services across a diverse property portfolio including police stations, custody suites, operational buildings, offices, and specialist facilities.,
Key responsibilities
- Managing planned preventative maintenance programmes for mechanical services.
- Monitoring contractor performance to ensure work is delivered safely on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
- Ensuring statutory compliance for mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), water hygiene, pressure systems, lifts, generators and associated plant.
- Supporting the delivery of refurbishment, maintenance, and capital projects.
- Carrying out condition surveys and identifying lifecycle replacement requirements.
- Providing technical advice and guidance to colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Investigating faults and coordinating reactive maintenance to minimise operational disruption.
- Maintaining accurate records, reports, certification, and asset information.
- Supporting health and safety compliance and ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and Police Force policies.
- Respond to emergency situations or system failures and participate in the Estates on-call rota.
We're looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy operational environment.
You will ideally have
- A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM)
- Experience managing mechanical building services within a complex estate.
- Knowledge of HVAC, heating systems, water systems, plumbing, and mechanical plant.
- Understanding of statutory compliance and relevant legislation including Health & Safety requirements.
- Experience managing external contractors and service providers.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Good IT skills with experience using maintenance or asset management systems.
- A full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension scheme.
- 24 days annual leave entitlement, plus all bank holidays.
- Flexible working opportunities where operationally appropriate.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- The opportunity to contribute to public safety by supporting critical policing infrastructure.
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