Estates Officer (Mechanical)

Job summary

To manage and deliver a high quality, cost effective compliant service, ensuring a high level of outcomes by the application of technical and managerial expertise. Proactively lead and co-ordinate effectively in accordance with the overall aims and values of the Trust and relate to the policies and actions outlined in the Trust's business plan ensuring the efficient and economical use of the Trust's annual expenditure, in line with the Trust's financial guidance's and frameworks, utilising all present compliance issues with respect to legislative, statutory and NHS guidance frameworks.

Support the strategic aims of the Trust in the delivery of its maintenance services, whether they be defect works, or planned preventative maintenance tasks. Support the Capital team in their minor and major capital programme, in delivering projects which include site rationalisation, environmental improvement, accommodation upgrades and electrical/Mechanical infrastructure works, statutory compliance and backlog maintenance reduction initiatives.

The Estates Officer will be part of the Estates Team consisting of multidisciplinary Technicians and Estate manager.

The role will have a base at Velindre Cancer Centre, but will be expected to work on all sites related to Velindre University Trust.

Main duties of the job

You will be primarily responsible for the effective management and compliant operation of Trust properties, including mechanical and electrical services, building components and grounds within the safety, governance, quality and cost parameters set by national standards, guidelines and Velindre University NHS Trust

Planning and Organising

• Work in conjunction with the Senior Estates Manager to ensure the effective, cost controlled provision of day to day maintenance services in compliance with all statutory legislation, Health Technical Memorandum (HTM), Health Building Notes (HBN) guidance, approved codes of practice, British Standards, Trust policies etc.
• Contribute to identifying and implementing any areas of service and performance improvement.
• Undertake (as required) Authorised Person (AP) roles, the ability to undertake these roles will be dependent on existing knowledge, specific training and authorisation by an (Authorising Engineer) AE for that role.

These disciplines may include but not to be exhaustive to:

1. High & Low Voltage Electrical systems
2. Piped Medical Gas Systems
3. Hot and Cold Water Services
4. Ventilation
5. Decontamination Services

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out morehttps://velindre.nhs.wales/