Job summary The NMGH Electrical Estates Officer (LVAP & Extra Low Voltage) has responsibility for Hard Facilities Management (FM) services and subcontracted services at North Manchester General Hospital and any other sites serviced by the NMGH Estates Team. You will be responsible for ensuring that all buildings, plant & infrastructure are maintained safely and cost effectively within agreed statutory requirements, in accordancewith NHS and the Trust's policies and procedures. You will manage and monitor programmes of work as per requirements of HTM06-02, Compliance, Health & Safety (H&S) legislation and work with the Trust's Energy & Sustainability team to ensure efficient use of energy, power and utilities services. The successful candidate will be required to have an mechanical bias with a proven ability to manage change within a growing hospital site. Proven ability to manage large groups of staff and implement human resource strategies, with strong ability to empower, coach and support staff through their employee life cycle Main duties of the job The main duties of the role is to be conversant in the testing, validation, certification, and registration of all the Trusts Estates Statutory Compliance requirements are undertaken by either the in-house team, PFI service providers or qualified sub-contractors to ensure the Trust complies with its responsibilities. Act as the site Authorised Person in several disciplines following the correct level of training. Utilise professional knowledge & specialist knowledge acquired through courses & experience. Support in maintaining registers of Compliance as required by the Trust Compliance Manager and support the Compliance Manager in periodic audits to assure performance Review the estate maintenance programme in conjunction with the NMGH Estates Manager/Officer to ensure that buildings conform to statutory requirements and hospital policy for safety, environmental and technical quality. Among the many and varied duties required of the role include: Medical Gases Electricity at Work Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) Asbestos Register Certificates & Samples Management Control Plan PAT Fixed wiring Window Safety Inspections Please open the attached JD for further responsibilities. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-EST-7046602C Job locations North Manchester General Hospital Delaunays Road Crumpsall M8 5RB Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree and postgraduate qualifications OR equivalent experience in relevant discipline City and Guilds Level 3 Electrical/ Building Services Engineering NVQ Level 3/ ONC in Electrical/ Building Services Engineering HNC and HND in relevant discipline Corporate membership of relevant professional body Desirable 18th Edition of BS7671 2391 or 2395/2396 Electrical Inspection and Testing Qualification Suitable Building Contract Management Qualification Evidence of Continuing Learning Corporate membership of relevant professional body Suitable Building Contract Management Qualification Experience Essential Significant experience in estates electrical operations management Experience in managing multi-disciplined team A track record of successful management and control of Hard Facilities contracts Desirable Experience of budget management Proven track record in providing contract appraisal Evidence of acting as the lead in maintaining and managing Electrical Compliance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals at all levels in the organisation and externally Good communication skills both written and verbally Contract management and control experience Ability to present information in clear and understandable format Contract and performance management skills including managing third party service providers Ability to prioritise workload Requirements Essential A good working knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Office, Excel and Word A sound working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and associate safe working practices Well-developed problem-solving ability Desirable Understanding of acute hospitals and healthcare environment Knowledge of legislation requirements as they relate to estates and environmental issues within the NHS Trust estate Personal Attributes Essential Self-motivation and act on own initiative Has a controls and results orientated perspective Ability to influence others Ability to build good working relationships Able to work with high degree of flexibility and adaptability Perform well under pressure with demonstrable copying skills Good Organiser Team player Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree and postgraduate qualifications OR equivalent experience in relevant discipline City and Guilds Level 3 Electrical/ Building Services Engineering NVQ Level 3/ ONC in Electrical/ Building Services Engineering HNC and HND in relevant discipline Corporate membership of relevant professional body Desirable 18th Edition of BS7671 2391 or 2395/2396 Electrical Inspection and Testing Qualification Suitable Building Contract Management Qualification Evidence of Continuing Learning Corporate membership of relevant professional body Suitable Building Contract Management Qualification Experience Essential Significant experience in estates electrical operations management Experience in managing multi-disciplined team A track record of successful management and control of Hard Facilities contracts Desirable Experience of budget management Proven track record in providing contract appraisal Evidence of acting as the lead in maintaining and managing Electrical Compliance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals at all levels in the organisation and externally Good communication skills both written and verbally Contract management and control experience Ability to present information in clear and understandable format Contract and performance management skills including managing third party service providers Ability to prioritise workload Requirements Essential A good working knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Office, Excel and Word A sound working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and associate safe working practices Well-developed problem-solving ability Desirable Understanding of acute hospitals and healthcare environment Knowledge of legislation requirements as they relate to estates and environmental issues within the NHS Trust estate Personal Attributes Essential Self-motivation and act on own initiative Has a controls and results orientated perspective Ability to influence others Ability to build good working relationships Able to work with high degree of flexibility and adaptability Perform well under pressure with demonstrable copying skills Good Organiser Team player 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address North Manchester General Hospital Delaunays Road Crumpsall M8 5RB Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)