Estates Services Site Lead

Main area Estates Services Site Lead Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week + out of hours on call) Job ref 311-H876-25 Site Pennine Care - Stepping Hill Hospital Town Stockport Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/12/2025 23:59 If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople The Estates Services Site Lead is responsible for taking ownership and responsibility of the monitoring of standards and day-to-day operations across their designated site(s), whilst also providing frontline maintenance services. The postholder shall be the keycontact and lead for all building users, visitors, staff and contractors across their designated site(s) for all estates-related activities, and carry out daily visits to services tomaintain regular visibility and communication. Sites include in-patient wards and areas, community outpatient sites and general office / admin areas. Main duties of the job This frontline working role involves performing routine maintenance tasks, site inspections and general repairs. The role is essential in maintaining a high-quality and safe environment for service users, staff and visitors alongside support from the estates services technicians and estates technical teams. The postholder shall carry out dailychecks and regular audits of the environment to identify any works required to ensure the environment meet the needs of all users. Working for our organisation We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Detailed job description and main responsibilities The role is pivotal in creating a positive first impression and ensuring that all stakeholders have a main point of contact on site that can offer a high-quality customer service. This also includes assisting with site access for contractors and liaising with the internal E&F helpdesk team daily. Please see detailed JD/PS for more information. Person specification Education / Qualifications Basic numeric and literacy skills Time-served electrical, building or mechanical services experience equivalent to level 3 NVQ level 2/3 in Electrical, Building or Mechanical services Confined spaces training City & Guild PAT certificate Experience Experience of working in the building industry Experience of manging contractors and liaising with services providers Experience managing own workload and prioritising tasks Experience of NHS passport/ permit systems Experience working with CAFM systems Experience working in a hospital / in-patient environment Experience working in a mental health NHS Trust Knowledge Knowledge of electrical and mechanical services Knowledge of NHS estates operations Understanding of H&S regulations relevant to estates operations Understanding of HTMs, HBNs Understanding of building services Skills and Abilities Competent in using computer systems, including Microsoft office Strong customer services skills and communication Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to supervise non-estates personnel Good problem-solving skills Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision Able to work to tight deadlines Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure Commitment to complete inhouse training Ability to work in an in-patient mental health setting. Training in building, electrical or mechanical services Work Related Circumstances Must have a full driving license to drive Trust fleet vehicle. Must participate in the department’s on call service. Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. 🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website. 📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email. ✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email 🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line withNHS Employment Check Standards . These include: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences. If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn. 🚀 Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve. If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you. Please note: We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly. We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible. Employer certification / accreditation badges The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr