Team Supervisor

To be responsible for the supervision, management and allocation of a multi-disciplined workforce and resources undertaking work associated with all engineering plant, building fabric and equipment to the estate within the Trust’s Establishments. Provide technical support to estates staff and contractors on issues that are complex and non-routine. Follow departmental and Trusts operating policies and procedures guided by building and H & S regulations when undertaking this role and works closely with the Estates Officer but also independently without regular supervision

To directly supervise the multi-disciplined direct labour force including monitoring, timekeeping and discipline.

To negotiate with departments for access to allow repairs to be undertaken explaining technical issues to non -technical staff.

To manage and plan access to departments for maintenance contractors, ensure that H & S procedures are documented keys and permits issued.

Provide quotations to other departments based on time and material costs.

To plan maintenance activities including staff rotas and overtime works, source supplies using technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical and building materials and processes

To assist Estates Officer in the maintenance of stock and supplies for the Estates Department.

To collect, collate and assimilate technical information to support the departments governance records of maintenance activities.

To be able to prioritise urgent and non-urgent repairs using knowledge of electrical, mechanical and building systems.

Our mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them so we are seeking outstanding people who share our Trust values of teamwork, integrity, respect and excellence.

On joining our Trust, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment invested in your ongoing training and development.

The post holder will have responsibility for providing a technical engineering advice and support for the maintenance of equipment, fabric and utility services for the trust. Supervises / manages direct labour force and contractors together with:
To monitor the completion of time sheets and job dockets, including reporting any performance issues to the Estates Officer. To undertake return to work interviews following staff absences due to sickness.

To ensure that safety procedures are observed in the use of Plant Equipment, Materials and Working Procedures and ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times in accordance with Health & Safety Regulation.

To work outside his/her trade in the event of an emergency or as directed by the Estates Officer/Head of Estates

To take part in an emergency on-call rota

Any other duties as delegated by the Estates Officer relevant to the post/department.

To participate in appropriate training as required by this position and determined by the Estates Management Staff.

Responsibility for Patients

To assist patients during incidental contact

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development

To implement new and revised policies and changes in estates services and where appropriate review estates policies.

Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources

To be an authorised signatory for payments, to monitor project budgets associated with the repair and maintenance of physical assets.

Responsibility for Information Resources

To be able to enter data associated with stores maintenance and to process job requests via the Estates electronic request system. To analyse these using technical knowledge to update records including creating own spreadsheets to his / her area of work and to enter data.

Responsibility for Research and Development

To undertake surveys or audits as necessary to your own work

Physical Skills

To accurately use highly developed physical skills in the use of fine tools, materials and equipment.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Taking account of H & S and current legislation undertake fault diagnosis, interprets technical information, formulates technical solutions to improve equipment performance and to analyse suitability of equipment together with interpret operational manuals.

Planning & Organisational Skills

To plan, prioritise and adjust a number of complex activities or programmes, liaising with user, contractors and specialist agencies together with adjustment of staffing levels.

Additional Key Result Areas

To directly supervise the multi-disciplined direct labour force including monitoring, timekeeping and discipline.

To negotiate with departments for access to allow repairs to be undertaken explaining technical issues to non -technical staff.

To manage and plan access to departments for maintenance contractors, ensure that H & S procedures are documented keys and permits issued.

Provide quotations to other departments based on time and material costs.

To plan maintenance activities including staff rotas and overtime works, source supplies usi