Job summary
An excitement opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic,
conscientious and dedicated Assistant Estates Officer (Mechanical) to join a team
of specialist engineers responsible for ensuring that all mechanical, plumbing
and Decontamination maintenance and installation activities, including contract
works is reviewed and completed to an appropriate standard throughout.
The
role will witness an individual joining an ambitions organisation which is
constantly looking to develop new and existing services to provide the best
possible healthcare facilities management service within the region.
Furthermore, the successful applicant will join a team that has a proven track
record of coaching staff and assisting team members in the development of their
career through on the site training and attendance of specialist and further
education training courses. Through a structured development plan, the post holder
will ultimately be working towards achieving the responsibility of undertaking
the role of Authorised Person (AP) as defined within Health Technical
Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple engineer services which will work to ensure
that CHoICE meets its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to
its existing partners.
The role will also require the participation in
the current CFS shift pattern/system, current on-call rota and undertake
overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be
made.
Main duties of the job
Applicants
must have a positive, friendly and co-operative manner whilst being prepared to
be flexible to meet the service needs of a large Acute NHS Trust. Key elements
of role will require you to support senior engineering staff to
ensure that appropriate maintenance and engineering capital works are completed
in a safe and compliant manner. This may form part of attending project
meetings, undertaking relevant clerk of works duties and assisting with the
development of planned preventative maintenance activities post construction,
development of as fitted drawings and development of asset information and
standard operating procedures.
The successful
applicant will ideally be educated to degree level but candidates will be
considered who are working towards this standard or can demonstrate equivalent
practical or theoretical experience. Experience of maintaining/installing
mechanical systems typically found within a large acute NHS trust is desirable
however consideration will be given to candidates who have substantial
experience in other mechanical fields who are looking to develop within a new
area of expertise.
Expected
earnings is not intended to provide a guarantee of earnings.
The base
salary range for this role is £37,756 - £45,465. As the role will require the participation
within an on call rota and possible overtime as a result of call outs or
planned occurrences to meet the needs of the service, additional monetary
rewards will be generated.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will require the post holder to, with support and guidance provided by the Estates Officer (Mechanical), undertake the role of Authorised Person (AP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for potentially multiple engineer services. This responsibility will provide the post holder with responsibility for assisting the Estates Officer (Mechanical) in ensuring that he/she delivers/manages engineering services to an acceptable standard whilst ensuring CHoICE maintains its statutory, mandatory and best practice obligations to its current CFS customers.
The role will also require the individual to: undertake the role and responsibilities of an Mechanically biased Clerk of Works on capital schemes, minor works and specialist one off projects for building and engineering services; understand the rationale and have input into the development and maintenance of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), CFS Asset register and as-fitted drawings; and provide technical support, supervision and project management of specialist contractors on behalf of the Hard FM Operations & Capital team.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will require the post holder to, with support and guidance provided by the Estates Officer (Mechanical), undertake the role of Authorised Person (AP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for potentially multiple engineer services. This responsibility will provide the post holder with responsibility for assisting the Estates Officer (Mechanical) in ensuring that he/she delivers/manages engineering services to an acceptable standard whilst ensuring CHoICE maintains its statutory, mandatory and best practice obligations to its current CFS customers.
The role will also require the individual to: undertake the role and responsibilities of an Mechanically biased Clerk of Works on capital schemes, minor works and specialist one off projects for building and engineering services; understand the rationale and have input into the development and maintenance of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), CFS Asset register and as-fitted drawings; and provide technical support, supervision and project management of specialist contractors on behalf of the Hard FM Operations & Capital team.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post apprenticeship/graduation Mechanical experience
- Experience of maintaining/installing Mechanical systems typically found within a large Acute NHS Trust
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking a similar role within an NHS environment
- Experience of undertaking an engineering management role within a large acute hospital or similar industry.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field
- OR working towards degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field supplemented with relevant experience
- OR able to demonstrate equivalent experience, knowledge and training
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body
- Registered with the Engineering Council UK
- Management Qualification/Training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines and predefined targets whilst using own initiative where necessary
- Manage and prioritise multiple tasks/projects simultaneously whilst balancing conflicting demands
- Good IT skills
- Good communication skills with the ability to use appropriate techniques to a range of differing audiences
- Flexible in and out of working hours to meet the service needs
- Able to participate in out of hours on call arrangement as per the agreed Rota
- Full Driving license
Physical Skills
Essential
- Undertake moderate moving and handling activities with the ability Requirement for physical dexterity, hand and eye co-ordination
- Perform testing and asset condition surveys using a range of technical and non-technical devices and instruments
- To sit at workstations for a prolonged period of time then adapt to undertake site surveys or respond to emergency situations
- Able to travel and work at all Trust sites
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post apprenticeship/graduation Mechanical experience
- Experience of maintaining/installing Mechanical systems typically found within a large Acute NHS Trust
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking a similar role within an NHS environment
- Experience of undertaking an engineering management role within a large acute hospital or similar industry.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field
- OR working towards degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field supplemented with relevant experience
- OR able to demonstrate equivalent experience, knowledge and training
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body
- Registered with the Engineering Council UK
- Management Qualification/Training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines and predefined targets whilst using own initiative where necessary
- Manage and prioritise multiple tasks/projects simultaneously whilst balancing conflicting demands
- Good IT skills
- Good communication skills with the ability to use appropriate techniques to a range of differing audiences
- Flexible in and out of working hours to meet the service needs
- Able to participate in out of hours on call arrangement as per the agreed Rota
- Full Driving license
Physical Skills
Essential
- Undertake moderate moving and handling activities with the ability Requirement for physical dexterity, hand and eye co-ordination
- Perform testing and asset condition surveys using a range of technical and non-technical devices and instruments
- To sit at workstations for a prolonged period of time then adapt to undertake site surveys or respond to emergency situations
- Able to travel and work at all Trust sites
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.
