City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Small Works Officer (Engineering)

The closing date is 16 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a successful candidate to join CHoICE in the position of Small Works Officer (Engineering). Providing services on behalf of STSFT, you will be required to estimate, supervise, & manage a wide range of engineering related small works activities as well as undertaking a proactive role in the development and maintenance of health & safety standards within the Department.

Undertake range of engineering related works including, but not limited to, minor new works, management of non-complex maintenance contracts, & minor elements of wider capital schemes. Furthermore, to ensure H&S standards can be maintained to the highest possible standard where engineering related works are completed, you will be required to play a key part in the delivery & management of engineering related H&S elements undertaken at properties managed by CFS. This will include, undertaking risk assessments, producing method statements & the management of various safety inspection/monitoring contracts.

You will have completed a recognised engineering related apprenticeship, ideally have experience of overseeing and managing electrically related installations typically undertaken within a hospital environment and have a good knowledge of relevant standards, Health Building Notes and Heath Technical Memorandums.

Number of benefits available including, bike 2 work, onsite health and fitness centre, car salary sacrifice scheme and discounted rail and bus scheme.

Main duties of the job

Working under the management of the Assistant Estates Officer (Electrical and Controls) with oversight provided by the Estates Officer (Electrical & Controls), you will ensure high standards of safety at all times, including the supervision, management & guidance of qualified engineering related contractors & in house staff.

The role will require the post holder to undertake activities linked to allocated small/minor new work requests. This may include: providing cost estimates, obtaining quotations, coordination and supervision of internal and external staff, procuring & eventual management of the various disciplines related to the works through to completion. The role will also include the management of non-complex maintenance contracts, and minor elements of wider capital schemes. As part of this, successful applicants will be required to utilise approved & competent contractors and in house staff where applicable & oversee associated activities at properties managed/maintained by CHoICE.

The Post holder will also play a key role in the delivery and maintenance of Health and Safety elements onsite and will be required upon instruction to arrange work equipment inspections, undertake site inductions, routinely undertake and review suitable task risk assessments, arrange and deliver staff training and arrange and deliver toolbox talks where applicable. Suitable record keeping will be required to ensure content delivery and compliance can be demonstrated where appropriate.

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,976 to £38,926 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0125-05-1

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The role will require the post holder to estimate, supervise and manage a wide range of engineering related Small Works including but not limited to minor new works, non-complex maintenance contracts, defects identified as part of planned/reactive maintenance and minor elements of a wider capital scheme/budget. The post holder will be required to utilise approved contractors and in house staff where applicable and oversee associated activities at properties managed/maintained by CHoICE.

Working under the management of an Assistant Estates Officer (Electrical & Controls) with oversight provided by the Estates Officer (Electrical & Controls), the post holder will ensure high standards of safety at all times, including the supervision, management & guidance of qualified engineering related contractors and in house staff.

The Post holder will also play a key role in the delivery and maintenance of Health and Safety elements onsite and will be required upon instruction to arrange work equipment inspections, undertake site inductions, routinely undertake and review suitable task risk assessments, arrange and deliver staff training and arrange and deliver toolbox talks where applicable. Suitable record keeping will be required to ensure content delivery and compliance can be demonstrated where appropriate.

Although the role will predominantly be based at the Sunderland Royal Hospital site, there may be the requirement to work at other properties managed by CHoICE when the need arises.

The role may require participation in the winter measures on call rota.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The role will require the post holder to estimate, supervise and manage a wide range of engineering related Small Works including but not limited to minor new works, non-complex maintenance contracts, defects identified as part of planned/reactive maintenance and minor elements of a wider capital scheme/budget. The post holder will be required to utilise approved contractors and in house staff where applicable and oversee associated activities at properties managed/maintained by CHoICE.

Working under the management of an Assistant Estates Officer (Electrical & Controls) with oversight provided by the Estates Officer (Electrical & Controls), the post holder will ensure high standards of safety at all times, including the supervision, management & guidance of qualified engineering related contractors and in house staff.

The Post holder will also play a key role in the delivery and maintenance of Health and Safety elements onsite and will be required upon instruction to arrange work equipment inspections, undertake site inductions, routinely undertake and review suitable task risk assessments, arrange and deliver staff training and arrange and deliver toolbox talks where applicable. Suitable record keeping will be required to ensure content delivery and compliance can be demonstrated where appropriate.

Although the role will predominantly be based at the Sunderland Royal Hospital site, there may be the requirement to work at other properties managed by CHoICE when the need arises.

The role may require participation in the winter measures on call rota.

Person Specification

Attitude

Essential

  • Ability to remain professional when faced with difficult situations.
  • Self-motivated, versatile, and flexible attitude to work
  • Ability to work under pressure

Physical / Mental Abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed accurate manual dexterity skills
  • Logical thinker
  • Ability to work on more than one project / task simultaneously.
  • Ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role.
  • Ability to develop & build effective team working and using own initiative.
  • Participate in winter measures On Call rota.

Experience

Essential

  • A post apprenticeship experience in related engineering environment
  • Detailed knowledge of modern engineering services
  • Knowledge of relevant H & S legislation gained through specialist training courses

Desirable

  • Supervisory experience &/or qualifications
  • Certificate in Management Studies or equivalent
  • Experience of NHS Buildings and engineering services

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed a recognised relatable engineering related apprenticeship.
  • Basic Numeracy & Literacy skills
  • Knowledge & understanding of relevant engineering regulations and guidance.
  • NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent Level 3 Qualification.
  • Knowledge of engineering trades and works typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust.
  • Computer / IT skills

Desirable

  • Management qualification
  • HNC/HND in an engineering discipline.
  • H&S Qualification i.e. IOSH managing safely, NEBOSH.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to cascade information to the internal and external customers.
  • Ability to manage & supervise tasks / working to deadlines.
  • Keyboard / IT skills
Person Specification

Attitude

Essential

  • Ability to remain professional when faced with difficult situations.
  • Self-motivated, versatile, and flexible attitude to work
  • Ability to work under pressure

Physical / Mental Abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed accurate manual dexterity skills
  • Logical thinker
  • Ability to work on more than one project / task simultaneously.
  • Ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role.
  • Ability to develop & build effective team working and using own initiative.
  • Participate in winter measures On Call rota.

Experience

Essential

  • A post apprenticeship experience in related engineering environment
  • Detailed knowledge of modern engineering services
  • Knowledge of relevant H & S legislation gained through specialist training courses

Desirable

  • Supervisory experience &/or qualifications
  • Certificate in Management Studies or equivalent
  • Experience of NHS Buildings and engineering services

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed a recognised relatable engineering related apprenticeship.
  • Basic Numeracy & Literacy skills
  • Knowledge & understanding of relevant engineering regulations and guidance.
  • NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent Level 3 Qualification.
  • Knowledge of engineering trades and works typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust.
  • Computer / IT skills

Desirable

  • Management qualification
  • HNC/HND in an engineering discipline.
  • H&S Qualification i.e. IOSH managing safely, NEBOSH.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to cascade information to the internal and external customers.
  • Ability to manage & supervise tasks / working to deadlines.
  • Keyboard / IT skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Officer (Electrical and Controls)

Ryan Borthwick

ryan.borthwick@nhs.net

01915656256

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,976 to £38,926 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0125-05-1

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


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