Job summary Responsible for the direct supervision of skilled Estates craftsperson's, Semi- skilled, grounds staff and planning and coordination of planned preventative and reactive building maintenance duties, minor and major refurbishment works and manufacturing as required across all Trust Properties and other areas of responsibility. Interview Date Wednesday, 11 December 2024 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. Main duties of the job Undertake condition surveys and inspections, maintenance, and repair in relation to the building fabric decorative surfaces. Assist information and implementation of planned redecoration programme for Trust assets. Assist the Estates Building Officers to develop and maintain the departments Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive tasks. To ensure that all PPMs are complaint to current mandatory & statutory legislation and up to date with new assets as they come online About us Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's 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. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2024-42-23-DR Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the direct supervision of skilled craftspersons and planning and coordination of planned preventative and reactive building maintenance duties, minor and major refurbishment works and manufacturing as required across all Trust Properties and other areas of responsibility. Works to include: Statutory inspection, maintenance and repair of fire resistingdoor sets and upgrade when necessary. Design, manufacture and installation of bespoke furniture andequipment (e.g. panelling for patient dialysis etc.). Maintenance and repair of fixtures, fittings and equipment. Locksmith duties e.g. Installation and repair/reconditioning ofdoor locks and furniture (Inc. specialist hardware such as digitallocks, control drugs locks etc.), controlled access and keycutting. Window repairs including replacement glazing. Interpretation of technical drawings, measuring and setting outon site. Installation of partition walls, ceilings and decorative mouldingswhich includes installation of approved fire stopping detailswhere appropriate. Monitoring the performance of maintenance teams, identifying performance targets and providing regular reports on performance which identifies areas of improvement. Day to day management of software used by the maintenance compliancefunction. Ensure that all risks are identified, addressed and mitigated or notified appropriately. Identify and deliver cost opportunities and service efficiencies that may improve the organisations operations. Undertake condition surveys and communicate findings and recommendations. Scrutiny and processing of mandatory documentation associated with specific work tasks i.e. Fire Door and Window PPMs, Condition Surveys etc. ensuring integration with the Directorates choses Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems (CAFM). Establishing and maintaining a safe working environment Remain aware of the direct affect and impact upon: The environment Safety and comfort of patients, staff and members of the public. Respond pro-actively as required. Reactive Maintenance As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the direct supervision of skilled craftspersons and planning and coordination of planned preventative and reactive building maintenance duties, minor and major refurbishment works and manufacturing as required across all Trust Properties and other areas of responsibility. Works to include: Statutory inspection, maintenance and repair of fire resistingdoor sets and upgrade when necessary. Design, manufacture and installation of bespoke furniture andequipment (e.g. panelling for patient dialysis etc.). Maintenance and repair of fixtures, fittings and equipment. Locksmith duties e.g. Installation and repair/reconditioning ofdoor locks and furniture (Inc. specialist hardware such as digitallocks, control drugs locks etc.), controlled access and keycutting. Window repairs including replacement glazing. Interpretation of technical drawings, measuring and setting outon site. Installation of partition walls, ceilings and decorative mouldingswhich includes installation of approved fire stopping detailswhere appropriate. Monitoring the performance of maintenance teams, identifying performance targets and providing regular reports on performance which identifies areas of improvement. Day to day management of software used by the maintenance compliancefunction. Ensure that all risks are identified, addressed and mitigated or notified appropriately. Identify and deliver cost opportunities and service efficiencies that may improve the organisations operations. Undertake condition surveys and communicate findings and recommendations. Scrutiny and processing of mandatory documentation associated with specific work tasks i.e. Fire Door and Window PPMs, Condition Surveys etc. ensuring integration with the Directorates choses Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems (CAFM). Establishing and maintaining a safe working environment Remain aware of the direct affect and impact upon: The environment Safety and comfort of patients, staff and members of the public. Respond pro-actively as required. Reactive Maintenance As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Recognised Trade Apprenticeship (e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ 3 experience plus intermediate level knowledge) Qualified to HNC (or equivalent) in an estates (building) related subject or equivalent, comprehensive post apprenticeship experience Desirable Specialist Qualification/Training for the installation and maintenance of fire doors and/or installation of approved fire stopping details (Q-Mark, FDIS, FIRAS etc) Certificate of Supervisory Management or equivalent Current Driving Licence Knowledge & Experience Essential Comprehensive post-apprenticeship relevant trade experience preferably in an NHS/Healthcare environment In depth experience in the maintenance of Healthcare equipment, buildings and services o Advanced trade and supervisory skills o Diagnose faults & execute repairs Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Fire Safety Legislation, Building Regulations and applicable Trust policies relevant to the role In depth knowledge and experience of hospital building services acquired over a period of time Basic knowledge of other building trades and the ability to supervise other building trades if required Desirable Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda and Health Building Note Guidance Skills & Abilities Essential Capable of working independently on a wide range of highly technical plant equipment and services Good communication skills: written, verbal and electronic Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Recognised Trade Apprenticeship (e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ 3 experience plus intermediate level knowledge) Qualified to HNC (or equivalent) in an estates (building) related subject or equivalent, comprehensive post apprenticeship experience Desirable Specialist Qualification/Training for the installation and maintenance of fire doors and/or installation of approved fire stopping details (Q-Mark, FDIS, FIRAS etc) Certificate of Supervisory Management or equivalent Current Driving Licence Knowledge & Experience Essential Comprehensive post-apprenticeship relevant trade experience preferably in an NHS/Healthcare environment In depth experience in the maintenance of Healthcare equipment, buildings and services o Advanced trade and supervisory skills o Diagnose faults & execute repairs Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Fire Safety Legislation, Building Regulations and applicable Trust policies relevant to the role In depth knowledge and experience of hospital building services acquired over a period of time Basic knowledge of other building trades and the ability to supervise other building trades if required Desirable Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda and Health Building Note Guidance Skills & Abilities Essential Capable of working independently on a wide range of highly technical plant equipment and services Good communication skills: written, verbal and electronic 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)