About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a transformational Trust and play a pivotal role in leading & coordinating the day-to-day activities of the in-house Estates mechanical service.
We are looking for someone who is technically astute and has a strong track record of managing and delivering a customer focused maintenance service at a similar level within a highly complex environment.
You will manage performance, provide technical expertise and support the staff within your team. Where applicable, you we also be responsible for managing external contracted support to ensure value for money, quality and H&S compliance.
This is a key role within our Estates operational team, and we are keen to recruit a motivated individual who will help us to provide exceptional standards of service that we continually strive to provide to our patients and colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for an engineering and building maintenance section of the Trust, which includes first-line day-to-day management responsibility for providing an efficient, effective and patient focused maintenance and repair service, within the allocated budgets, using Directly Employed Labour (DEL) and Contractors, who together are involved in the upkeep of the buildings, engineering systems, roadways, footpaths and grounds at the designated site(s).Acts as Authorised Person/Responsible Officer in relation to specific maintenance responsibilities e.g. medical gases, specialised ventilation, electrical safety, water safety and/or decontamination equipment.Maintains, operates and reviews Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) Programmes and through the implementation of suitable operational work plans ensures that buildings, plant and equipment are maintained and fully efficient operational status to the appropriate NHS and statutory standards in order to deliver a high quality care environment for the Trust's patients.Continually reviews and revise as necessary operational procedures and working practices as an aid to the continuous improvement and excellence of the maintenance and repair services within his/her remit, so as to ensure the efficient and economic maintenance and operation of engineering and building services, fabric, plant and equipment
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a transformational Trust and play a pivotal role in leading & coordinating the day-to-day activities of the in-house Estates mechanical service.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Attainments Essential
Professional knowledge acquired through degree and specialist training, or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through City and Guilds Engineering courses, with demonstrable supplementary technical and management experience. Accredited Health and Safety training e.g. NEBOSH Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Suitable IT Skills e.g. MS Word & Excel /CAFM e.g. Micad. Committed to continuous management/professional development e.g. Authorised Person training to develop competence in areas such as Electrical/Water Safety.
Desirable
Certificate/Diploma in Management Studies or equivalent. Possess or working towards Chartered Status or membership of a professional Institution, such as IHEEM
Experience Essential
Operational maintenance management in a complex organisation to meet statutory H&S standards Extensive experience of managing building and engineering maintenance staff, plus Contractors. Conversant with methods of maintenance works and services procurement and contract management. Budgetary control of an estates operations budget
Desirable
Experience of managing hospital engineering systems in healthcare premises, and HTM requirements. Significant experience of managing organisational change and service improvement in a Trade Unionised environment.
Special Aptitudes Essential
Able to deal with multiple complex issues and take the lead in the event of operational failures and incidents. Broad understanding of national and local NHS policies and initiatives affecting engineering and building services within the healthcare environment. Works on Own Initiative. Good Communication/Presentation Skills. Well developed Organisational Skills Flexible Approach to Workload. Willing to be part of the Estates on-call system. Full driving licence & prepared to travel between sites
Disposition Essential
Active Team Player. Able to up hold confidences in the interests of the Trust.
Desirable
Assured and confident.
Circumstances Essential
Flexibility of Working Hours if required
Desirable
Able to respond promptly to situations or incidents requiring immediate action.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)