Job type
PermanentLocation
Bury St EdmundsWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
MaintenanceIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
42500 + Annual leave entitlement + Pension
Senior Mechanical Team Leader Required in Bury St Edmunds
Senior Mechanical Team Leader – Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits
Location:Bury St Edmunds
Full-time | Permanent
Sector: Estates & Facilities Management
Full-time | Permanent
Sector: Estates & Facilities Management
Are you an experienced mechanical professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment where your technical expertise and people management skills make a real impact?
Hays is proud to partner with a leading Organisation in their search for a Senior Estates Team Leader to join their dynamic Estates & Facilities department. This is a pivotal role for a mechanically biased professional who’s passionate about driving service excellence and leading from the front.
️ The Role
As Senior Estates Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for the Supervision and task allocation of a skilled in-house maintenance team across a diverse hospital estate. You’ll ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant building and engineering services, while supporting the Estates Manager in achieving departmental goals.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical acumen, particularly in mechanical systems, and the ability to guide and motivate a multi-trade workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise Estates Maintenance staff across the Trust’s sites.
- Allocate and monitor Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks via the FM system.
- Provide expert fault diagnosis and technical support on complex engineering systems.
- Manage minor capital works and improvement projects, liaising with contractors and internal teams.
- Maintain compliance with Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs) and Trust safety protocols.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and ensure high standards of workmanship.
- Act as a key contact for plant and equipment failures, coordinating remedial actions.
- Support recruitment, training, and development of new team members.
- Participate in on-call duties and emergency response outside normal working hours.
- A strong mechanical background with relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND).
- Proven experience in building services maintenance
- Demonstrable leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with HTMs and Estates Permit to Work systems.
- Willingness to work in challenging environments and
What You’ll Get in Return
- Competitive salary up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Training and development opportunities
- A chance to make a tangible difference in patient care through Estates excellenc
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