Job overview
Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.
PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
The Estates Services Site Lead is responsible for taking ownership and responsibility of the monitoring of standards and day-to-day operations across their designated site(s), whilst also providing frontline maintenance services. The postholder shall be the key contact and lead for all building users, visitors, staff and contractors across their designated site(s) for all estates-related activities, and carry out daily visits to services to maintain regular visibility and communication. Sites include in-patient wards and areas, community outpatient sites and general office / admin areas.
Main duties of the job
This frontline working role involves performing routine maintenance tasks, site inspections and general repairs. The role is essential in maintaining a high-quality and safe environment for service users, staff and visitors alongside support from the estates services technicians and estates technical teams. The postholder shall carry out daily checks and regular audits of the environment to identify any works required to ensure the environment meet the needs of all users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role is pivotal in creating a positive first impression and ensuring that all stakeholders have a main point of contact on site that can offer a high-quality customer service. This also includes assisting with site access for contractors and liaising with the internal E&F helpdesk team daily.
Please see detailed JD/PS for more information.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical services
- Knowledge of NHS estates operations
- Understanding of H&S regulations relevant to estates operations
Desirable
- Understanding of HTMs, HBNs
- Understanding of building services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the building industry
- Experience of manging contractors and liaising with services providers
- Experience delivering quality maintenance services
- Experience managing own workload and prioritising tasks
- Experience delivering customer service
Desirable
- Experience of NHS passport/ permit systems
- Experience working with CAFM systems
- Experience working in a hospital / in-patient environment
- Experience working in a mental health NHS Trust
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Competent in using computer systems, including Microsoft office
- Strong customer services skills and communication
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to supervise non-estates personnel
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Commitment to complete inhouse training
- Ability to work in an in-patient mental health setting.
Desirable
- Training in building, electrical or mechanical services
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeric and literacy skills
- Time-served electrical, building or mechanical services experience equivalent to level 3
Desirable
- NVQ level 2/3 in Electrical, Building or Mechanical services
- Confined spaces training
- City & Guild PAT certificate
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Must have a full driving license to drive Trust fleet vehicle.
- Must participate in the department’s on call service.
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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This advert is for Estates Services Site Lead with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton Under Lyne, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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