Job summary
The Team Leader will be responsible for allocating work to the Building Services team, providing technical guidance on complex maintenance issues, and ensuring that all activities are carried out with minimal disruption to patient care. Key responsibilities include overseeing the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, electrical systems, and associated infrastructure; ensuring full compliance with statutory and mandatory requirements; supporting the delivery of capital projects; and managing repairs and maintenance activities to uphold a safe, efficient, and compliant estate.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled building services professional with strong leadership capabilities to play a vital role in maintaining a safe, resilient, and high-performing healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Supervision of the building trade staff
2.Issuing maintenance jobs to all trades via the MICAD helpdesk.
3.To complete all mandatory training as required.
4.Supervision of non - building trade staff.
5.Cover the other trades Team Leader in times of absence.
6.Liaison and communication with other departments regarding maintenance activities.
7.To assist and give guidance to trade staff and contractors where necessary.
8.Operate relevant permit to work systems.
9.Assist in carrying out annual appraisals of maintenance staff.
10.Implement Trust and local policies and propose changes to departmental practices where appropriate.
11.To assist in the development and implementation of planned preventative maintenance activities.
12.Monitoring of timesheets including sickness and holidays.
13.Check and sign timesheets.
14.Attend various meetings as and when required.
15.To assist in the recruitment of trade staff.
16.Source and purchase materials, spare and replacement parts, tools and equipment as required keeping within budgeted limits.
17.Obtain quotations from contractors, place orders and supervise work ensuring best value for money and quality of work.
18.Ensuring acceptable standards of productivity and work quality
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves supervising the Building Services Maintenance Team, ensuring safe and efficient operations, and providing technical support. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, coordinating maintenance activities, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The Supervisor will also liaise with contractors, support staff development, and contribute to the Trusts sustainability goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves supervising the Building Services Maintenance Team, ensuring safe and efficient operations, and providing technical support. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, coordinating maintenance activities, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The Supervisor will also liaise with contractors, support staff development, and contribute to the Trusts sustainability goals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/D, NVQ level 4, C&G or equivalent in a relevant building or engineering discipline Time served tradesperson
- Proven experience in a service/maintenance role Demonstrable and proven experience in a supervisory position
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
- Good verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to monitor and control delegated financial budgets
- Good level of computer skills
- Good problem solving and fault finding abilities
Desirable
- IOSH Working Safely
- In depth working knowledge of building services engineering
- Knowledge of minor works and/or refurbishment projects
- Knowledge of Building Regulations
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work at height and in confined spaces
- Ability to lift and handle heavy objects
- Occupational Health cleared to perform the role.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Building Regulations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work at height and in confined spaces
Desirable
- Knowledge of minor works and/or refurbishment projects
Practical assessment
Essential
- building regulation understanding
Desirable
- building regulation understanding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/D, NVQ level 4, C&G or equivalent in a relevant building or engineering discipline Time served tradesperson
- Proven experience in a service/maintenance role Demonstrable and proven experience in a supervisory position
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
- Good verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to monitor and control delegated financial budgets
- Good level of computer skills
- Good problem solving and fault finding abilities
Desirable
- IOSH Working Safely
- In depth working knowledge of building services engineering
- Knowledge of minor works and/or refurbishment projects
- Knowledge of Building Regulations
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work at height and in confined spaces
- Ability to lift and handle heavy objects
- Occupational Health cleared to perform the role.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Building Regulations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work at height and in confined spaces
Desirable
- Knowledge of minor works and/or refurbishment projects
Practical assessment
Essential
- building regulation understanding
Desirable
- building regulation understanding
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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