Job summary
Responsible for the direct supervision of skilled Estates craftsperson's, Semi- skilled, grounds staff and planning and coordination of planned preventative and reactive building maintenance duties, minor and major refurbishment works and manufacturing as required across all Trust Properties and other areas of responsibility.
- Interview Date: 13th August 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- Undertake condition surveys and inspections, maintenance, and repair in relation to the building fabric decorative surfaces.
- Assist information and implementation of planned redecoration programme for Trust assets.
- Assist the Estates Building Officers to develop and maintain the departments Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive tasks.
- Assist the department with Risk assessment, assess and recommend relevant training course to ensure all trade operatives carryout tasks under safe environment
- To ensure that all PPMs are complaint to current mandatory & statutory legislation and up to date with new assets as they come online
- Comfortable using MS offices software to produce report, collect data etc. Embrace with new technology, trust digital transformation, new IT equipment and IT related skills
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the direct supervision of skilled craftspersons and planning and coordination of planned preventative and reactive building maintenance duties, minor and major refurbishment works and manufacturing as required across all Trust Properties and other areas of responsibility. Works to include:
- Statutory inspection, maintenance and repair of fire resistingdoor sets and upgrade when necessary.
- Design, manufacture and installation of bespoke furniture andequipment (e.g. panelling for patient dialysis etc.).
- Maintenance and repair of fixtures, fittings and equipment.
- Locksmith duties e.g. Installation and repair/reconditioning ofdoor locks and furniture (Inc. specialist hardware such as digitallocks, control drugs locks etc.), controlled access and keycutting.
- Window repairs including replacement glazing.
- Interpretation of technical drawings, measuring and setting outon site.
- Installation of partition walls, ceilings and decorative mouldingswhich includes installation of approved fire stopping detailswhere appropriate
- Monitoring the performance of maintenance teams, identifying performance targets and providing regular reports on performance which identifies areas of improvement.
- Day to day management of software used by the maintenance compliancefunction. Ensure that all risks are identified, addressed and mitigated or notified appropriately. Identify and deliver cost opportunities and service efficiencies that may improve the organisations operations.
- Undertake condition surveys and communicate findings and recommendations.
- Scrutiny and processing of mandatory documentation associated with specific work tasks i.e. Fire Door and Window PPMs, Condition Surveys etc. ensuring integration with the Directorates choses Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems (CAFM).
- Establishing and maintaining a safe working environment
- Remain aware of the direct affect and impact upon:
- The environment
- Safety and comfort of patients, staff and members of the public.
- Respond pro-actively as required.
- Reactive Maintenance
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the direct supervision of skilled craftspersons and planning and coordination of planned preventative and reactive building maintenance duties, minor and major refurbishment works and manufacturing as required across all Trust Properties and other areas of responsibility. Works to include:
- Statutory inspection, maintenance and repair of fire resistingdoor sets and upgrade when necessary.
- Design, manufacture and installation of bespoke furniture andequipment (e.g. panelling for patient dialysis etc.).
- Maintenance and repair of fixtures, fittings and equipment.
- Locksmith duties e.g. Installation and repair/reconditioning ofdoor locks and furniture (Inc. specialist hardware such as digitallocks, control drugs locks etc.), controlled access and keycutting.
- Window repairs including replacement glazing.
- Interpretation of technical drawings, measuring and setting outon site.
- Installation of partition walls, ceilings and decorative mouldingswhich includes installation of approved fire stopping detailswhere appropriate
- Monitoring the performance of maintenance teams, identifying performance targets and providing regular reports on performance which identifies areas of improvement.
- Day to day management of software used by the maintenance compliancefunction. Ensure that all risks are identified, addressed and mitigated or notified appropriately. Identify and deliver cost opportunities and service efficiencies that may improve the organisations operations.
- Undertake condition surveys and communicate findings and recommendations.
- Scrutiny and processing of mandatory documentation associated with specific work tasks i.e. Fire Door and Window PPMs, Condition Surveys etc. ensuring integration with the Directorates choses Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems (CAFM).
- Establishing and maintaining a safe working environment
- Remain aware of the direct affect and impact upon:
- The environment
- Safety and comfort of patients, staff and members of the public.
- Respond pro-actively as required.
- Reactive Maintenance
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Recognised Trade Apprenticeship (e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ 3 + experience plus intermediate level knowledge)
- Qualified to HNC (or equivalent) in an estates (building) related subject or equivalent, comprehensive post apprenticeship experience
Desirable
- Specialist Qualification/Training for the installation and maintenance of fire doors and/or installation of approved fire stopping details (Q-Mark, FDIS, FIRAS etc)
- Certificate of Supervisory Management or equivalent
- Current Driving Licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post-apprenticeship relevant trade experience preferably in an NHS/Healthcare environment
- In depth experience in the maintenance of Healthcare equipment, buildings and services o Advanced trade and supervisory skills o Diagnose faults & execute repairs
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Fire Safety Legislation, Building Regulations and applicable Trust policies relevant to the role
- In depth knowledge and experience of hospital building services acquired over a period of time
- Basic knowledge of other building trades and the ability to supervise other building trades if required
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment
- Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda and Health Building Note Guidance
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Capable of working independently on a wide range of highly technical plant equipment and services
- Good communication skills: written, verbal and electronic
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Recognised Trade Apprenticeship (e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ 3 + experience plus intermediate level knowledge)
- Qualified to HNC (or equivalent) in an estates (building) related subject or equivalent, comprehensive post apprenticeship experience
Desirable
- Specialist Qualification/Training for the installation and maintenance of fire doors and/or installation of approved fire stopping details (Q-Mark, FDIS, FIRAS etc)
- Certificate of Supervisory Management or equivalent
- Current Driving Licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post-apprenticeship relevant trade experience preferably in an NHS/Healthcare environment
- In depth experience in the maintenance of Healthcare equipment, buildings and services o Advanced trade and supervisory skills o Diagnose faults & execute repairs
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Fire Safety Legislation, Building Regulations and applicable Trust policies relevant to the role
- In depth knowledge and experience of hospital building services acquired over a period of time
- Basic knowledge of other building trades and the ability to supervise other building trades if required
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment
- Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda and Health Building Note Guidance
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Capable of working independently on a wide range of highly technical plant equipment and services
- Good communication skills: written, verbal and electronic
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).
