Facilities Officer

Job summary

Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 16.00 (30 minute unpaid break)

The post holder will therefore be required to supervisor the day to day operational management of a high value Facilities Management service for specific localities that are part of a large Mental Health and Community Services property portfolio based in Chelmsford Day to day operational management responsibility for ensuring that the Trusts facilities are maintained in a safe and comfortable condition for all patients, staff and visitors accessing Trust occupied premises, ensuring the services are delivered to meet statutory requirements, government targets and having a particular focus on making sure they are responsive to user needs. To make operational decision and provide routine advice across all aspects of Facilities management catering, management, grounds and gardens, transport and logistics, car parking, pest control, and environmental management services. Responsible for day to day monitoring of all services provided by the Facilities department for both in house and contracted services. To be one of the first points of contact for service related issues and to be responsible for the day to day management of safe and efficient operation of all Facilities Services, including man power, service provision and equipment.To assist and advise and monitor the quality of the facilities operatives on the delivery of their daily schedule

Main duties of the job

The post holder is operationally responsible for day to day management and coordinating all aspects of an effective operational Facilities management service. The post holder will assist the Area Facilities Manager to conceive and promote new initiatives for the effective management of services. To maintain regular contact with the relevant Heads of Service/Ward Managers, to ensure an efficient service is provided for their respective sites and buildings. To act upon both positive and negative feedback regarding the service delivery. The post holder will be required to take a managing role for all Facilities services functions for a selection of nominated sites within a locality including

• Catering
• Cleaning services,
• Portering,
• Linen,
• Waste management
• Environmental recycling management,
• Grounds and gardens,
• Transport and logistics,
• car parking,
• pest control,
• Facilities contracts management (where services are outsourced), statutory compliance, national priorities, and DH guidance.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.