Job summary
The Estates Hard FM Team is responsible for the day to day repairs, PPM and operational testing for a wide range of building services and equipment located in the Trust.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible estates supervisor to join our multi-Skilled Estates team at Mile End Hospital site providing operational maintenance services throughout the Trust and its associated properties and sites.
You will be a positive team member with a can do attitude accompanied with a recognised understanding of the latest HTM's (Heath Technical Memorandums), conversant with up to date ACOP's, BS & EN standards & SFG20 Standard Maintenance Specifications as they affect the management of Building Services throughout a frequently complex Health Care environment.
Essentially be able to demonstrate a clear understanding in the management of statutory compliance as they affect NHS building premises. Areas of compliance would typically be in water hygiene, asbestos and fire management, Medical Gases and Air Conditioning systems. Being an AP (Authorised Person) in any of these specialist groups will be an advantage.
Ideally you will have proven specialist skills in house maintenance and external contractor management. In particular you will have excellent communicative skills that can articulate issues and problems to senior management in a meaningful way both to clinical and non-clinical members ofstaff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of in-house multi skilled maintenance teams and contracted staff in the day to day running of the Estates service delivery within the Mile End Hospital and or Royal London Hospital Retained Estate within Barts Health Estates & Facilities Services.
Under direction of the Estates Manager supervise all buildings, plant and equipment are serviced and maintained throughout Mile End Hospital and or Royal London Hospital Retained Estate in accordance with Statutory & Mandatory requirements in a timely manner. In Including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance (RM), minor works, major overhauls and replacement. Inaddition, the Estates Supervisor will be required to be a self-starter who is able to work on his/her own initiative.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Good Literacy & numeracy skills.
- To have served a recognised apprenticeship in a building services, mechanical or electrical engineering discipline or have equivalent experience.
- A good working knowledge of Health & Safety principles within engineering and building systems.
- Knowledge of statutory compliance to relevant Estates and Engineering systems and building elements.
Desirable
- Specialist training in medical gasses, water systems, legionella/pseudomonas control, gas safety, refrigeration systems, BMS, Air Conditioning & Electrical Safety.
Experience
Essential
- In depth experience of healthcare building services, maintenance management of multi skilled teams across multiple sites.
- Detailed working knowledge of preventative and reactive maintenance.
- Experience of allocating planned and reactive work to the in-house team and contractors. Proven ability to performance manage both work streams.
Desirable
- Knowledge of information systems for the management of maintenance activity (Concept CAFM System).
- Experience of successfully managing a budget and identifying cost savings .Ensuring timely provision of accurate reporting on activity and spend.
- Understanding Standing Financial Instructions in relation to procurement, management and commissioning of external contracting services.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Good Literacy & numeracy skills.
- To have served a recognised apprenticeship in a building services, mechanical or electrical engineering discipline or have equivalent experience.
- A good working knowledge of Health & Safety principles within engineering and building systems.
- Knowledge of statutory compliance to relevant Estates and Engineering systems and building elements.
Desirable
- Specialist training in medical gasses, water systems, legionella/pseudomonas control, gas safety, refrigeration systems, BMS, Air Conditioning & Electrical Safety.
Experience
Essential
- In depth experience of healthcare building services, maintenance management of multi skilled teams across multiple sites.
- Detailed working knowledge of preventative and reactive maintenance.
- Experience of allocating planned and reactive work to the in-house team and contractors. Proven ability to performance manage both work streams.
Desirable
- Knowledge of information systems for the management of maintenance activity (Concept CAFM System).
- Experience of successfully managing a budget and identifying cost savings .Ensuring timely provision of accurate reporting on activity and spend.
- Understanding Standing Financial Instructions in relation to procurement, management and commissioning of external contracting services.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
