Estates Officer

To support the Operational SLA Manager in planning, managing and monitoring of a comprehensive Estates Service to the Trust and which effectively supports the delivery of its clinical services.

To manage the Estates maintenance team to provide a statutory compliant, effective and efficient Estates service to the Trust. Core elements will include Estates Health and Safety, communication at all levels, managing within HR Policies, advising management on statutory compliance, safe and efficient use of resources, etc

Responsible for the day to day management of the maintenance team ensuring satisfactory time keeping and work related performance issues are addressed including disciplinary and grievance matters. Ensure the standards of workmanship of the directly employed labour force and to promote co-operation and versatility within the maintenance department and report any variations from the standard to the Operational SLA Manager.

Liaise with and manage contractors appointed to undertake maintenance activities, monitoring standards and performance levels and feeding back relevant information to the Operational SLA Manager

Manage and monitor specialist and other contractors for the Trust to ensure safe working practices are maintained at all times in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation, procure all relevant Method Statements, Permit to Work documentation, Notification to Work and monitoring quality of work.

Effectively plan and organise the department’s resources in line with the changing workload and customer requirements to ensure that a high performance maintenance service is delivered.

Manage, prioritise, organise planned, reactive and emergency maintenance and new work projects as they arise throughout the Trust’s estate.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

See attached detailed Job description and Person specification

Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts