About this role
Job summary
We're offering a full-time, permanent opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Manager to take ownership of our building fabric and drainage maintenance services. Working a 5-day week, you'll be the driving force behind a responsive, reliable and technically strong service that keeps our estate running smoothly.
You'll lead a committed team, providing guidance, support and day-to-day coordination to ensure work is delivered safely and effectively. You'll also manage external contractors, making sure their work meets our standards and contributes positively to the wider Estates operation.
If you're a confident leader with a passion for high-quality maintenance and a proactive approach to problem-solving, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make an impact.
There may be similar roles available within the our department, and we encourage you to apply for all positions that match your skills and interests.
Main duties of the job
Provide senior operational leadership within the Estates Department, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused Estates service across a complex healthcare environment.
Lead and manage a dedicated Estates team, promoting a culture where service quality, statutory compliance, safety and strong financial stewardship are central to all activities.
Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors by overseeing the effective delivery of building, infrastructure and maintenance services in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Oversee day-to-day operational performance, ensuring maintenance tasks, planned works and reactive responses are delivered efficiently, professionally and in accordance with Trust standards.
Support the development and delivery of Estates operational plans, contributing technical expertise and operational insight to ensure the estate is safe, sustainable and fit for purpose.
Provide operational support to capital projects, ensuring works are coordinated effectively, risks are managed, and project outcomes align with service needs.
Manage financial, workforce and performance arrangements, ensuring budgets are controlled, resources are used effectively and performance targets are met.
Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, clinical teams and external partners, ensuring clear communication and a responsive, solution-focused approach.
About us
Our Workplace Team is a warm, supportive and friendly group who will welcome you from day one. You'll be joining colleagues who are passionate about what they do and committed to helping you feel confident and comfortable in a clinical environment, with full training and ongoing support provided.
We know how important life outside of work is. That's why we're dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance, so you never miss out on the moments that matter most.
Take a look at ourinteractive staff booklettwhere you can discover more about our benefits, culture and why our people choose to build their careers with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
Do you want to work for an innovative and integrated healthcare organisation in a role which combines senior leadership and technical knowledge?
Then look no further , we are looking for bright and ambitious individual to join our team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
In this role, youll guide a dedicated team where exceptional service quality, a safe environment for patients and staff, strong financial stewardship and unwavering statutory compliance are at the heart of everything we do.
As a key member of our operational leadership team, youll play a vital part in shaping the future of our Estates service. Were seeking motivated, forwardthinking individuals who share our commitment to delivering outstanding support to our patients and clinical colleagues.
You will contribute to the development and delivery of the organisations estates operational plans, ensuring our estate remains safe, efficient and fit for purpose. Youll also provide essential operational support to capital projects, helping to turn strategic plans into reality.
Promote continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency and strengthen compliance across the estate.
You will take full linemanagement responsibility for your team, ensuring effective financial, workforce and performance management arrangements are in place. Your leadership will help drive continuous improvement, strengthen compliance and support the delivery of a highperforming, customerfocused Estates service.
Browse the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualification and training Essential
A Degree or minimum of HND/HNC in a relevant estate discipline appropriate for this role or equivalent qualification and demonstrable acquired knowledge and experience Accredited qualification in management or demonstrable experience. Proven record of Continuing Professional Development including specialisation relevant to the operational healthcare estate (e.g. ventilation, MGPS, etc or within the field of electrical engineering).
Desirable
Recognised professional qualification or working towards membership of one of the professional institutes that is recognised by the NHS
knowledge and experience Essential
Knowledge and understanding of operational estate management across all disciplines and functions. Sound knowledge of legislation relating to estates services. In depth knowledge of maintenance planning and organisation (PPM, reactive, contract, etc). High level of building engineering knowledge, techniques, systems and standards Experience of implementing quality controls, processes and procedures Risk assessment and critical path analysis. Experience in building fabric, fire compartmentation and the built environment in NHS Estates.
Desirable
oAuthorised Person or equivalent for named specialisms such as water, ventilation, HV/LV, lifts, MGPS and other similar systems.
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.
Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address Torbay Hospital
Lowes bridge road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)