Junior Estates Officer

Junior Estates Officer

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Engineering

Region:

North West

Location:

Manchester

Salary:

£20.44 to £24.61 per hour

Salary Description:

£20.44 to £24.61 Dependant on Experience

Posted:

15/05/2026

Recruiter:

Sodexo

Job Ref:

SDX/TP/1373940/157519

Junior Estates Officer lifts and loler37.5 Hours per weekMonday to FridayShifts are 08:00 to 16:00 or 07:00 to 15:00Hourly pay rate range of £20.44 to £24.61 dependant on spine point and experienceLocation is Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WLCheck your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline the destination you should input is: M13 9WLPlease take the time to read the attached job descriptionJoin our team at Manchester University Foundation Trust Hospitalas a Junior Estates Officer. Reporting to the Electrical Manager, you will play a key role in managing a maintenance team to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of hospital engineering services.

You will oversee the maintenance of complex plant, equipment, and systems across hospital facilities, ensuring high standards of performance and adherence to legislation. Your responsibilities include reviewing and implementing planned maintenance programmes, maintaining the physical asset register, and supporting minor schemes and capital projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a great healthcare environment, ensuring the reliability and safety of vital hospital infrastructure.

What You'll Do:

Carrying out Monthly PPMTo complete basic repairs on hoists including diagnosing issuesTo be able to complete tasks in a timely manner.

To complete Monthly meter readingsTo complete basic repairs and diagnose issues to baths.

Make sure all lift door tracks are clear on site.

To support shift in completing lift PPMs on siteWork with the insurance company to have repaired hoist get through inspection.

Organise and monitor the lifting equipment on site.

Assist with Fire calls and lift trappings on site where required

What You Bring:

HTM 08 Lifts Authorised Person CertificatedExperience in the maintenance of Lift / LOLER services.

Experience in the line management of staff.

Experience in the management of contracts and contractors.

Have a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation affecting their work.

Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports.

Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office software and emailAbility to plan and programme works to achieve best value.

Ability to manage, prioritise and plan own workload and deliver work within required time scales and have the ability to make decisionsBroad based knowledge of Electrical engineering servicesWhat we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn't just a job — it's a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

Mental health and wellbeing resourcesEmployee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP accessDiscounts on high street brands for you and your familySalary finance tools and financial wellbeing resourcesRetirement savings plan and life insuranceFull training and protective uniform provided.

Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.

Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.

Flexible working and a dynamic team environmentCompetitive payReady to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don't wait!

About SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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