Estates Officer (Mechanical - Operational) | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Company: ESHT
Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full-time
Location: St.Leonards on Sea, TN37 7RD
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 9 Nov 2026
Closing date: 9 Dec 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Estates Department at Conquest Hospital, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT), as a Mechanical Estates Officer. Working as part of the Estates Operational Maintenance Team, you will support the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Trust's mechanical engineering infrastructure across the estate.
Are you an experienced and motivated Mechanical Engineer looking for your next challenge? If so, we would like to hear from you.
We are seeking an individual who can provide organised and effective leadership, demonstrate innovative thinking, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Estates services. The successful candidate will support the delivery of operational maintenance, statutory compliance, engineering projects and service developments, ensuring the Trust's estate remains safe, resilient and fit for the future.
You will have substantial knowledge and experience within a mechanical engineering environment, together with supervisory or management experience. You will be qualified to HNC/HND, NVQ Level 4, or equivalent in a relevant mechanical engineering discipline. The role includes responsibility for Authorised Person (AP) duties and management of critical mechanical engineering systems. Existing AP experience is desirable; however, training will be provided where appropriate.
To lead, manage or, where applicable, share and support responsibility as delegated for the maintenance, monitoring and development of designated functions of the Estates dept.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
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Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026
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Estates Officer (Mechanical - Operational) | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards employer: ESHT
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