Estates Officer (Electrical)

Job overview

This is a great opportunity for someone with a building services background, in mechanical engineering, looking for a career within the NHS.

We are looking for a suitably qualified, well-motivated individual, to join our small team of estate professionals. You will play a critical role in the efficient management of the estate, including the operation and maintenance of the Trust's engineering services and buildings infrastructure.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and daily operation of the Trust’s Estates Maintenance, primarily relating to Electrical systems and equipment; managing and supervising staff and contractors in the provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and a responsive, reactive maintenance and repair service to the Trust and contracted organisations.

The post holder will be required to undertake a full range of engineering/ building services duties and responsibilities relating to operational maintenance and minor works projects.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and supervision of engineering staff and others when required.
• Ensure PPM works are completed and are issued to engineering, contractors for completion by the planned date. Supervise and monitor work to ensure timely completion. Ensure reactive maintenance defect requests are effectively prioritised, issued and completed without undue delay.
• Act as Authorised Person, or Deputy Authorised Person, to ensure the Trust is legally compliant in the relevant areas.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skilled in: problem solving, organisational prioritisation, analysis.
• Strongly self-motivated and able to motivate others.

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to BTEC, HNC or HND in engineering, or equivalent qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Suitable experience in a role combining technical/operational Estate Services managerial work.
• Experience/training and in-depth knowledge of: electrical and mechanical building services, knowledge of statutory health and safety requirements and their application/management,  Planned Preventative Maintenance,    Technical fault diagnosis/problem solving, Management of asbestos.
• Have experience of: staff management, budget management, delivering simple training packages to staff, contract supervision, change management.

Other

• Participate in the Estate Services 24-hour on-call rota.
• Able to attend events outside Sheffield.
• Hold a full, clean driving licence.
• Have a flexible approach to duties/hours of work.
• Be prepared to undertake training as required to achieve full potential of the position.