Job Introduction
Job Summary
The Junior Estates Officer (HVAC) will be accountable to the Ventilation & BMS Manager & The Estates Officer for the management of a multi-disciplinary maintenance department, ensuring all engineering maintenance, including contract work, is carried out to ensure high performance and compliance with recommended standards and legislation. Overall responsibility for complex engineering plant, equipment, and services. Operates and reviews planned maintenance programme, implements and maintains physical asset register. Oversees minor schemes and Capital works as required throughout the Hospitals NHS Trust facilities and other properties covered by the Service Level Agreement.
We are a large healthcare site environment, so this role involves maintenance in accordance with HTM 03-01. We oversee all works for 88 critical AHU's, 140 non-critical AHU's, 2 Large BMS systems, review and agree follow-on works from +100 functional area annual verification reports, circa 200 Microbiological Safety cabinets & Fume Cupboards, 5 Clean Rooms, and 200 other LEV systems that also require 6 & 12 monthly scheduling and overseeing of all associated works.
What you'll do:
* Direct Management of the HVAC maintenance teams.
* Provide technical information and support to the Capital Projects and other Estates personnel.
* Develop a system of regular involvement and consultation with all members of the department.
* Communicate regularly with Heads of Department, Nursing Officers, and staff.
* Work with the Estates officers and teams, exchanging technical information with non-technical staff, negotiating with contractors and suppliers.
* Manage contractors carrying out Estates maintenance, alterations, or upgrade works to ensure all aspects of the work comply with the specification, terms & conditions, relevant regulations, Approved Code of Practice, and Health & Safety requirements.
* Liaise and maintain good working relationships with managers and staff at all levels throughout Sodexo and the Trust. Participate in the Estates out-of-hours "On Call" roster as required, including the provision of cover for absent colleagues.
* Monitor compliance with Engineering Safe Working Practices as required by Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance Notes.
* Oversee the effectiveness of the Planned Preventative Maintenance System, ensuring it is updated, developed, and reviewed taking into account Legislation and new development.
* Ensure comprehensive records of all engineering plant, equipment, and services are available to comply with Legislation and Regulations.
Under the direction of the Head of estates, act as the Authorised Person/ Responsible person for one or more of the following areas of responsibility to ensure all statutory obligations are complied with: (listing not exhaustive)
* Medical gases
* Lifts
* Water (legionella)
* Pressure Systems
* Fuel
* Confined Spaces
* HVAC
Assist in the management of maintenance contracts as required, including the preparation of documentation, tenders, etc.
Continuously update knowledge of technical, legislative, and managerial developments relevant to estate management.
What you bring:
* Qualified to a minimum of HNC level or equivalent in a relevant building discipline.
* Minimum of 5 years experience in the maintenance of all mechanical elements of buildings.
* Minimum of 2 years experience in the line management of staff.
* Minimum of 2 years experience in the management of contracts and contractors.
* Working knowledge of all Health & Safety legislation affecting their work. Numerate with the ability to manage budgets.
* Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports.
* Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office software and e-mail.
* Ability to plan and programme works to achieve best value.
* Ability to manage, prioritise, and plan own workload and deliver work within required time scales. Decision-making ability.
* Broad-based knowledge of building engineering services.
Desirable Skills / Attributes
* Excellent working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work related to HVAC & BMS systems and general construction.
* Ability to identify problems, understand key issues, and investigate alternatives.
* Experience with Design and Build projects.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and COSHH.
* Trained and competent at safe isolations and verifications of NHS Healthcare Critical Ventilation Systems.
* ONC/HNC or similar qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
* Self-motivated and confident.
* Good communication skills.
* A good decision maker who copes well under pressure.
* Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and Building Information Model (BIM) Experience.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
* Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
* Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
* A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
* Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
* Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
* Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation.
* Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
Package Description
A role you can feel good about.
* 37.5 hours per week
* Monday - Friday
* £19.10 - £22.99 per hour + Sodexo benefits
* Subsidised parking
* Based: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
About the Company
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.
We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
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