Job summary
To work in an exciting and dynamic team within the Estates and Facilities team
The post-holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day operational management and supervision of the departments Engineering, Building and Grounds Maintenance Teams.
You will have managerial responsibility for estates staff at all levels. The post holder is expected to plan, develop and provide an efficient, cost effective, customer focused, fit for purpose service using a mix of in-house staff and external contractors.
The role will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Estates Maintenance Team. Post holder to provide leadership, technical expertise, and team development, maintaining safe and compliant service delivery and ensuring achievement of service standards.
The post-holder will be required to act as Authorised Person for various disciplines. You will provide assurance and audit arrangements to demonstrate statutory and HTM compliance.
Post holder to support Trust corporate objectives and processes including HR, budgetary management, Risk Register, Risk Assessments, and Business Continuity.
To participate in the On-call rota system
Closing Date - 5th August 2024
Shortlisting - 6th August 2024
Interview - TBC
Main duties of the job
- Plan and co-ordinate reactive and planned maintenance tasks to ensure the Trust achieve statutory and HTM compliance with respect to all aspects of engineering and building services
- Manage and supervise both directly employed and contract staff working on a wide range of mechanical, electrical, building systems through the most efficient and effective means possible
- Ensure that all customer requests, planned maintenance and new work are completed within agreed completion times
- Liaise with customer to ensure that any delays are communicated and that new completion dates are agreed
- To communicate at all levels including senior managers, directors and staff; negotiate with specialist contractors.
- Ensure that all electrical work complies with prevailing regulations e.g. BS7671, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Health and Safety at Work 1974 and related documents
- Ensure that correct certification is received and filed in respect of work from both directly employed and contract staff, e.g. certification regarding Ventilation, HTM04-01 Legionella Control etc.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for Further information about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for Further information about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or HNC/D in a relevant discipline or working towards with equivalent qualification/experience in the related discipline
- Current full driving license
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Desirable
- NEBOSH health & safety qualification or equivalent
- Qualified in line with 18th edition electrical regulations.
- Professional registration of a relevant body, i.e. IHEEM/CIBSE
- AP/DRP for one or more of the following HTM 06-02 Electrical Services HTM 04-01 Control of Legionella
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years recent experience of carrying out same or similar role.
- Design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical services and systems within healthcare premise
- Will be required to fulfil the role of Authorised Person for a number of safety procedures with relevant training
- Ability to manage/motivate and supervise a team with a wide range of management skills.
- Ability to manage/supervise directly employed and contract staff ? Excellent verbal communication
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or HNC/D in a relevant discipline or working towards with equivalent qualification/experience in the related discipline
- Current full driving license
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Desirable
- NEBOSH health & safety qualification or equivalent
- Qualified in line with 18th edition electrical regulations.
- Professional registration of a relevant body, i.e. IHEEM/CIBSE
- AP/DRP for one or more of the following HTM 06-02 Electrical Services HTM 04-01 Control of Legionella
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years recent experience of carrying out same or similar role.
- Design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical services and systems within healthcare premise
- Will be required to fulfil the role of Authorised Person for a number of safety procedures with relevant training
- Ability to manage/motivate and supervise a team with a wide range of management skills.
- Ability to manage/supervise directly employed and contract staff ? Excellent verbal communication
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
