Job summary
We are growing our Estates Team in Carlisle, Cumbria and are looking for a Building Estates Officer to join us!
You will play a key part in ensuring that all facilities and buildings are not only well-maintained but also meet safety and compliance standards. This role is key for all our service users, staff and visitors.
This vacancy includes an attractive £ welcome bonus* - a rewarding welcome for a rewarding career.
We are holding some Open Drop-in Sessions to give you the chance to meet the team, have a look at the site and hear more about what it's like working for NTW Solutions and our Services.
Please do come along, ask us any questions, and we are happy to help with applications or collect CVs on the day.
Open Sessions will be held at the Carleton Clinic, in the Caf lounge area:
1. Wednesday 20th November - 4pm till 6pm
2. Thursday 21st November - 12noon till 2pm
*Terms and conditions apply: Specifics to be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to manage, implement and be accountable for Building maintenance, and legislation compliance as well as involvement in Capital Projects and minor works schemes in designated Trust properties of the CNTW Group.
There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work and on-call duties, this can be up to £ more - come and chat to us to find out more.
If you currently work in the NHS or have recently left and are paying or paid into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this when Joining us!
About us
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Pay: Band C, £48, 617 Per Annum or £ Per Hour
There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work and on-call duties. Please get in touch to find out more.
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.
Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
3. Extensive previous general experience in service, maintenance, and repair of all general building services and engineering trades
4. Extensive experience of building fabric maintenance and repair
5. Significant post qualification experience, use best practice and current methods and industry standards for maintenance
Desirable
6. Experience of operational management of large healthcare sites
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
7. The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications without supervision and translate that information into an understandable/workable format for both trade staff and non-technical colleagues
Desirable
8. Knowledge of contractual procedures and working within standing financial instructions relating to minor capital projects
9. To understand the inter-relationship between various maintenance crafts
10. Must be prepared to be flexible when dealing with inconsistent workloads
11. A good understanding of the clinical services provided by the Company
12. A good understanding of Information Technology in relation to Estates
Education and Qualifications
Essential
13. A HNC/HND or equivalent Level 4/5 in a construction related field such as Architectural Technology, Building Studies, Construction Management
Desirable
14. Served a recognised apprenticeship in an appropriate discipline and have an in-depth understanding of Estates services in a hospital environment.
15. Degree in a construction related field such as Architectural Technology or Construction Project management or equivalent
16. A minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent to include English and Maths
17. Meet the mobility requirements of the role
18. Recognised training certificate in autoCAD drafting software