Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Workshop Manager to work within the Estates & Facilities Department.
As a member of the Estates & Facilities Team you will be accountable for monitoring and managing the Estates Workshop overseeing the management of both planned and reactive maintenance requirements across the Trust's premises on the main sites and in the community, with the ability to provide technical support and guidance.
This is a Secondment position until 31st March 2026
37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to be a strong leader with a proven track record in management and will be responsible for the supervision of the Estates Multi-skilled Maintenance Technicians, ensuring that the end user / customer receives a responsive and quality assured service.
You will support and assist the organisation on operational issues in relation to all property matters, including projects, managing contractors in the implementation of maintenance works, within time, cost and quality constraints and ensure statutory requirements and best practice guidance.
The post holder will need to have outstanding communication and organisational skills and will attend management level meetings for the Trust in addition to providing input on all Estates related Maintenance issues and ensure a timely response, prioritising of work and statutory compliance.
This is an exciting time to be joining the department with significant investment and development of the current Estate.
Predominately based at Macclesfield District General Hospital but travel to other sites in the community may be required.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have a recognised Apprenticeship to City & Guilds Apprentice in an electrical or mechanical field with significant post qualification experience
- Or minimum qualification of BTEC or in electrical, mechanical or building services that equates to BTEC/HNC standard with good knowledge and Evidence of continuing Professional Development
- Or a degree in relevant discipline
- A IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) Health & Safety Certificate
- First Aid certificate
Experience
Essential
- Must have significant experience in a maintenance type environment
- A knowledge of maintenance systems & Procedures
- A knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
Desirable
- Previous NHS operational experience
- Experience of working in an Acute hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to take part of the On-Call team
- An ability to work at heights
- An Ability to work in confined spaces, etc
- An ability to operate complex & specialist machinery
- An ability to plan work patterns for a team of staff
- An ability to travel between various locations
- An ability to work in hazardous conditions and areas
- Must possess an ability to carry out multiple tasks
- Must possess good IT skills
- Must possess good communication skills
- Must possess good manual dexterity
- Must have a flexible approach to working hours
- Must be self-motivated
- Must carry a mobile communications device Immediate response to emergencies etc
- Use of appropriate measurement techniques for evaluation of control/monitoring equipment and staff
- Instruct others in the interpretation of technical data when required
- Communicate technical Information effectively
Desirable
- Skilled in the carrying out of other minor repairs
- Some basic IT skills
- Ability to meet travel requirement
- Interpersonal skills to ensure effective interpretation of relevant HTM's (Health Technical Memorandum)
- Be able to Use AUTOCAD
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Sensitivity to the needs of customers
- Commitment to team working with the ability to take a lead role where appropriate
- Motivated to participate in further training to develop skills and knowledge
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to respond and react appropriately in difficult situations
- Ability to make effective and timely decisions
- Good organisational skills
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have a recognised Apprenticeship to City & Guilds Apprentice in an electrical or mechanical field with significant post qualification experience
- Or minimum qualification of BTEC or in electrical, mechanical or building services that equates to BTEC/HNC standard with good knowledge and Evidence of continuing Professional Development
- Or a degree in relevant discipline
- A IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) Health & Safety Certificate
- First Aid certificate
Experience
Essential
- Must have significant experience in a maintenance type environment
- A knowledge of maintenance systems & Procedures
- A knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
Desirable
- Previous NHS operational experience
- Experience of working in an Acute hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to take part of the On-Call team
- An ability to work at heights
- An Ability to work in confined spaces, etc
- An ability to operate complex & specialist machinery
- An ability to plan work patterns for a team of staff
- An ability to travel between various locations
- An ability to work in hazardous conditions and areas
- Must possess an ability to carry out multiple tasks
- Must possess good IT skills
- Must possess good communication skills
- Must possess good manual dexterity
- Must have a flexible approach to working hours
- Must be self-motivated
- Must carry a mobile communications device Immediate response to emergencies etc
- Use of appropriate measurement techniques for evaluation of control/monitoring equipment and staff
- Instruct others in the interpretation of technical data when required
- Communicate technical Information effectively
Desirable
- Skilled in the carrying out of other minor repairs
- Some basic IT skills
- Ability to meet travel requirement
- Interpersonal skills to ensure effective interpretation of relevant HTM's (Health Technical Memorandum)
- Be able to Use AUTOCAD
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Sensitivity to the needs of customers
- Commitment to team working with the ability to take a lead role where appropriate
- Motivated to participate in further training to develop skills and knowledge
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to respond and react appropriately in difficult situations
- Ability to make effective and timely decisions
- Good organisational skills
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Additional information
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).
