Estates Officer

2 weeks ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a highly motivated, reliable and flexible Estates Officer (Mechanical) to work as a key member of the Estates Management Team. You will play a proactive role within the team, delivering key objectives to meet both departmental and Trust requirements.

The post holder will advise and assist the Estates Manager (Operational) on all technical matters relating to building maintenance management within their field of expertise and control. They will also provide supervisory leadership to the Maintenance Team and liaise with key Trust departments to ensure maintenance and repair works are delivered smoothly and with little or no effect on patient care services.

The post holder will have extensive knowledge of infrastructure services and suitable experience of working within a challenging environment and will have a full understanding of current legislation, and be responsible for ensuring compliance with Trust Policies, procedures.

The post holder will also have HNC/HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, will have a biased towards mechanical services or hold a higher level qualification, and have sufficient time served experience to enable them to undertake the duties of the post.
Previous applicants need not apply
- Assist the Estates Manager for a part of the engineering services plant and equipment within the unit
- Ensure an effective maintenance and breakdown service for that part of the engineering services plant and equipment
- Management of all delegated service contracts
- Senior/Overall supervision of all team leaders, technicians and mechanical craftsperson's
- Operate policies and procedures in respect of Permit-to-Work systems, Hazard Notices, RAMS, Health & safety and other statutory responsibilities
- Act as Authorised Person for Mechanical disciplines such as Water Safety, MGPS, HVAC, etc.
- Prepare and implement minor schemes of maintenance renewal and replacement and for works of a minor improvement nature as and when required
- Participate in out of hours emergency on-call service
- Analyse potential savings on energy and liaise with the Sustainability Manager
- Attend training courses as agreed
- Carry out site surveys and inspections and prepare drawing and specifications as required
- Ensure compliance with HTMs and all statutory regulations in terms of Health & Safety

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.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

JOB SUMMARY

The role is to assist the Estates Manager (Operational) in the effective management of the Trusts’ many, varied and diverse buildings, ensuring the building fabric, structures and grounds are maintained to the highest standard. The post holder will also support the Capital Project Team and will contribute to the management of minor projects, upgrades and new developments as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To engage and supervise maintenance contracts and all works in connection with Mechanical Services including.

Manage the operational/infrastructure service delivery team comprising of Team Leaders/Technicians, Trade Staff and Contractors, ensuring that the team undertakes all Statutory and Mandatory, Good Practice and Reactive Maintenance within the key performance indicator targets

Managing employee probation, sickness, performance and conflicts via trust policies and procedures

Bring to the attention of the Designated Estates Manager (Operational) and non-conformities or exceptions in a timely manner, identifying suitable mitigation measures and where appropriate identify issues for inclusion in the departmental risk register.

Provide support to colleagues within Performance & Compliance and Estates Capital Projects with the preparation and operational delivery of the Trust’s Capital Plan.

Identify for inclusion on a forward maintenance register, any structure, fabric, plant, system or equipment that is no longer fit for purpose, obsolete or does not meet current standards.

Assist in identifying and managing the delivery of cost savings and performance improvements that deliver quantifiable qua

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