Maintenance Supervisor

Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2HS Hours of work: On a rota pattern of 8:00am 4:00pm and 9:00am 5:00pm with an out of hours on-call rota. About the role Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to): Supervise the Maintenance Technicians and volunteers. Manage and coordinate contractors on-site. Support the Head of Estates and Facilities in identifying and resolving maintenance or compliance issues. Ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to, including acting as a keyholder and responding to out-of-hours emergencies as part of a call-out rota. Work proactively to ensure the upkeep of the hospice's internal and external environments. Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description. Requirements We are looking for someone with proactive technical and leadership skills, along with a calm, flexible, and problem-solving approach. You should be comfortable leading a small team while also getting involved in hands-on tasks as needed. Solid working knowledge of general property maintenance including plant systems, electrics, plumbing, engineering, or grounds work. Proven experience in overseeing both planned and reactive maintenance schedules. Experience in managing or supervising staff, volunteers, and/or contractors. IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or willingness to obtain). Awareness of Legionella control and other regulatory compliance requirements. Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification. Our Benefits include: Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop. Healthcare Cashback plan. Life Assurance. 27 days holiday. Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role. Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice Free access to an employee assistance programme Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders Unofficial benefits: Fun events, All staff away days, Guest visitors For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Hannah Williams, Head of Estates & Facilities, on hannah.williams@rainbows.co.uk To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk This role is subject to a Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good level of standard education with a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Legionella Awareness
• Working at Height training and awareness
• Trade specific knowledge qualifications trade specific
• It is recognised that multi-skilled operatives provide more flexibility in delivery of a reactive service and therefore Rainbows encourages tradesmen with a core skill to train and become competent in other skill areas.
• IOSH
• Working knowledge of property maintenance issues/ plant/ electrical/ engineering/ plumbing/ grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge and practical application of current Health & Safety legislative requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in writing, reviewing and updating risk assessments, including dynamic risk assessments.
• Facilities maintenance software package use and experience.
• Experience of dealing with the public (adults and children).
• Experience of managing/overseeing planned and reactive maintenance schedules.
• Experience of completing operational reports and audits to share with key stakeholders.
• Current full driving licence.
• Awareness of safe working practices.
• Highly organised and methodical approach to work programmes.
• Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers.
• Experience of managing contractors.
• Computer Literate: IT skills in Access Database, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Knowledge and adherence to Data Protection and Confidentiality.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and ability to communicate well at all levels of the organisation.
• Treats all babies, children, young people and families with dignity, respect and understanding.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with staff, children, parents and visitors.
• Ability to prioritise and deal with conflicting work demands.
• Able to organise own workload, think ahead and prioritise tasks, completing work in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, using initiative and seeking guidance when necessary.
• High regard for the work of hospices with the commitment to their ethos.
• Willingness to learn new tasks, procedures and terminology.
• One Team Working together with fairness and respect.
• People Centred Championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity.
• Aim High Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise.
• Own It Focused, committed and accountable.

Desirable

• Qualification in PAT testing.
• NEBOSH
• Health and Safety Qualifications
• Pool Pant Operators Licence/training
• Experience of pool maintenance.

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

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough,

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS

Employer's website

https://www.rainbows.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)