Operations Team Leader

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Estates professional to join the team as an Operations Team Leader.

The post holder will support the delivery of a safe, effective, and high-quality Estates service across Trust sites, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, Trust policies, and national standards. The role involves the day-to-day supervision of Estates staff, coordination of maintenance activities, and oversight of operational performance to ensure continuity of critical services.

Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider Estates team, the post holder will play a key role in managing both planned and reactive maintenance, supporting service improvements, and ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

The role requires strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, respond to incidents, and make informed decisions within a fast-paced operational environment.

Main duties of the job

To support the coordination and delivery of Estates operations and maintenance activities across Trust sites, as directed by line management.

The post holder will oversee a range of complex, non-routine operational activities, ensuring full compliance with Trust policies, safety standards, and statutory requirements.

The role will involve close liaison with the Small Works Manager and Capital Projects Team in relation to planned works programmes, including the coordination of isolations, shutdowns, and associated responsive actions, in line with competence.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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