Job Summary:
Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and experienced Estates Officer (Mechanical) to join our dedicated Estates and Facilities team. The successful candidate will be professionally accountable for the Trust’s estates maintenance service, leading and developing a cross-functional maintenance team to deliver a customer-focused service. This role includes providing robust assurance and audit arrangements to demonstrate compliance with relevant standards and legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Managerial:
1. Manage Planned, Reactive, and Remedial maintenance services.
2. Oversee budgetary allocation and control for maintenance, staff labor, materials, and contracts.
3. Ensure operational aspects of the hospital function safely and cost-effectively.
4. Lead capital projects for plant replacement and infrastructure upgrades.
5. Develop and implement Estates procurement policies and procedures.
2. Administrative:
1. Prepare and issue tender specifications for annual service contracts.
2. Operate and monitor specialist maintenance contracts.
3. Prepare regular reports on plant status, energy efficiency, and other key metrics.
4. Maintain accurate records for all works, including permits.
3. Technical:
1. Ensure the safe and efficient operation of Mechanical Infrastructure.
2. Act as an Authorised Person (AP) for mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing.
3. Manage maintenance and testing of the Mechanical Infrastructure.
4. Provide expert technical knowledge for mechanical engineering issues.
4. Team Management:
1. Ensure effective cover and supervision of day and shift staff.
2. Develop and ensure training and development for engineering staff.
3. Lead service improvements and manage on-call schedules.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Incorporated-level Engineer or equivalent.
* HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 5 years of operational experience at management level.
* Experience in managing budgets and delivering financial plans.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation affecting Estates and Buildings.
Trust Culture and Values:
At Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust, we are committed to a patient-centered culture that prioritizes safety and values each staff member's contribution. Our values are:
* Caring: Delivering care around each patient's needs.
* Safe: Making safety our prime concern.
* Responsible: Taking responsibility for the hospital and its services.
* Value Each Other: Valuing each other's contributions.
* Inspiring: Empowering each other to develop and deliver improvements.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their application and include a copy of their CV.
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