Job summary
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This is a rare opportunity for someone with a background in Electrical or Mechanical engineering looking for a career in the NHS.
We are looking for a suitably qualified, well-motivated individual to join a small team of estate professionals. You will assist in the efficient management of the estate, including the operation and maintenance of the Trust's hospitals, engineering services infrastructure and buildings.
Main duties of the job
You will need to combine excellent technical credentials with good communication skills. Well organised, financially aware and computer literate, you will have previous experience in M&E building services maintenance or facilities management.
Candidates should be educated to a minimum of HNC/HND or a suitable equivalent and experience in electrical or building services engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to pursue a career in NHS Estates Management.
For an informal discussion please contact Matt Edwards, Estates Manager, Doncaster 01302 644658 email matthew.edwards20@nhs.net
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' experience in engineering building services operations and maintenance
- Comprehensive knowledge of the standards and techniques applicable to operational estates management
- Supervisory / management experience
Desirable
- Experience in healthcare Environment
- Understanding of health technical memorandum HTM guidance relating to hospital building services
- Use of CAFM systems
- Knowledge and understanding across engineering & building
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- HNC/HND/BTEC in a subject relevant to the post or suitable equivalent or equivalent experience
- Recognised qualifications demonstrating a background in engineering/construction (City & Guilds, NVQ's etc.) or equivalent experience
- Asbestos awareness or equivalent experience
- Recognised Health & Safety qualification or equivalent experience
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- Management qualification ILM level 4 equivalent
- Management of Asbestos
- Legionella Responsible Person
- Authorised Person for systems such as HV/LV, Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and ventilation
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Problem solving skills
- Good understanding of computers Microsoft Office tools, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Experience with BEMS systems
- Knowledge of facilities asset management systems
- Ability to write effective reports
- Ability to accommodate demands of the post
- Flexible working
- Good planning and time management skills
- Methodical in working practice and ability to act on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise work
Desirable
- Experience in supervision or management of staff groups
- Staff appraisal and development
- Experience in budgetary control
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' experience in engineering building services operations and maintenance
- Comprehensive knowledge of the standards and techniques applicable to operational estates management
- Supervisory / management experience
Desirable
- Experience in healthcare Environment
- Understanding of health technical memorandum HTM guidance relating to hospital building services
- Use of CAFM systems
- Knowledge and understanding across engineering & building
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- HNC/HND/BTEC in a subject relevant to the post or suitable equivalent or equivalent experience
- Recognised qualifications demonstrating a background in engineering/construction (City & Guilds, NVQ's etc.) or equivalent experience
- Asbestos awareness or equivalent experience
- Recognised Health & Safety qualification or equivalent experience
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- Management qualification ILM level 4 equivalent
- Management of Asbestos
- Legionella Responsible Person
- Authorised Person for systems such as HV/LV, Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and ventilation
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Problem solving skills
- Good understanding of computers Microsoft Office tools, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Experience with BEMS systems
- Knowledge of facilities asset management systems
- Ability to write effective reports
- Ability to accommodate demands of the post
- Flexible working
- Good planning and time management skills
- Methodical in working practice and ability to act on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise work
Desirable
- Experience in supervision or management of staff groups
- Staff appraisal and development
- Experience in budgetary control
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.
