About this role
Job summary We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our Estates Engineering Team. In this role you will play a key role in ensuring the Trust's critical services operate 24/7, managing Planned Preventative Maintenance, emergency breakdowns, and installations across multiple sites, with on-call duties covered on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
Effectively advise, instruct and train colleagues, and other groups, in the safe operation of equipment and systems. Liaise with Senior Trust staff to discuss complex Estates work related issues where there may be barriers to understanding and provide concise and detailed responses both verbally and in writing. Communicate complex technical and safety advice effectively with a wide range of groups including department colleagues, other Trust staff groups, contractors, patients and the general public, particularly in a potential emergency situation. This may be delivered as formal training, or informally as part of the Maintenance Manager's daily routine, but will always ensure compliance with all recognized safety standards and procedures Liaise with the Estates Operations Manager to assist with managing the Estates Operations revenue budget for pay and non-pay ensuring that the Trust obtains good value for money and applying best practice budget management techniques in full compliance with Trust SFIs. Keep knowledge and skills up-to-date and attend regular Authorised Person refresher courses to ensure authorisation remains current. Attend and complete all Trust mandatory training.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
QualificationsAn approved apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering. ONC Elec/Mech + relevant practical experience Or HNC Elec/Mech + practical relevant experience Or equivalent technical qualification + relevant experience.
Experience Essential
Knowledge of Health and Safety,current Electrical/Mechanical/building services legislation Experience of working within a building services team
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)