Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Estates Officer who can keep our sites well maintained, safe and compliant for our service users, staff and visitors.
This vacancy includes an attractive £2.5K welcome bonus - a Rewarding Welcome for a Rewarding Career.
*Terms and conditions apply: Specifics to be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
- Our Estates Officers play a crucial role in making sure that our estate operates in an efficient and safe manner. We maintain hospital sites and that means clinical teams rely on the work we do so they can provide patient care. That makes what we do rewarding and satisfying due to the role we play in supporting better care.
- You'll have experience of working within the full range of health and safety legislation and regulations from electrical installations through to Legionella and a track record of prioritising safety.You'll work with a wide range of skilled trades as you coordinate planned work and deal with emergencies. As well as that you'll interact with our customers across our sites making sure that what we do meets their needs.
- You will manage our own Estates workforce as well as oversee contractors carrying out maintenance on a wide range of systems including:Fire alarm systemsStaff alarm and nurse call systemsIntruder alarm and security systemsElectrical installations in accordance with all Institute of Electrical Engineering regulations and relevant standardsBoiler plant (steam & Low Temperature Hot Water)Domestic Hot Water Systems and Cold Water SystemsLaundry and catering equipmentHydrotherapy pool plant and equipmentDrainage/sewerageVentilation plantAir conditioning and refrigerationBuilding Management System control systemsBuilding fabric repairs and maintenance
About us
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
https://ntwsolutions.co.uk/estatesofficer
Pay: Band C (£23.56 per hour)
There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work and on-call duties. Please get in touch to find out more.
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
https://ntwsolutions.co.uk/estatesofficer
Pay: Band C (£23.56 per hour)
There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work and on-call duties. Please get in touch to find out more.
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous general experience in service, maintenance, and repair of all general building services and engineering trades
- Extensive experience of building fabric maintenance and repair
- Significant post qualification experience, use best practice and current methods and industry standards for maintenance
Desirable
- Experience of Healthcare environments and operational management of large healthcare sites
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications without supervision and translate that information into an understandable/workable format for both trade staff and non-technical colleagues
Desirable
- Knowledge of contractual procedures and working within standing financial instructions relating to minor capital projects
- To understand the inter-relationship between various maintenance crafts
- Must be prepared to be flexible when dealing with inconsistent workloads
- A good understanding of the clinical services provided by the Company
- A good understanding of Information Technology in relation to Estates
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- A HND in building services engineering or equivalent related subject or with equivalent substantial experience in specific estates related areas
- Served a recognised apprenticeship in an appropriate discipline and have an in-depth understanding of Estates services in a hospital environment.
Desirable
- A degree in building services engineering or equivalent related subject
- A minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent to include English and Maths
- Meet the mobility requirements of the role
- Recognised training certificate in autoCAD drafting software
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous general experience in service, maintenance, and repair of all general building services and engineering trades
- Extensive experience of building fabric maintenance and repair
- Significant post qualification experience, use best practice and current methods and industry standards for maintenance
Desirable
- Experience of Healthcare environments and operational management of large healthcare sites
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications without supervision and translate that information into an understandable/workable format for both trade staff and non-technical colleagues
Desirable
- Knowledge of contractual procedures and working within standing financial instructions relating to minor capital projects
- To understand the inter-relationship between various maintenance crafts
- Must be prepared to be flexible when dealing with inconsistent workloads
- A good understanding of the clinical services provided by the Company
- A good understanding of Information Technology in relation to Estates
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- A HND in building services engineering or equivalent related subject or with equivalent substantial experience in specific estates related areas
- Served a recognised apprenticeship in an appropriate discipline and have an in-depth understanding of Estates services in a hospital environment.
Desirable
- A degree in building services engineering or equivalent related subject
- A minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent to include English and Maths
- Meet the mobility requirements of the role
- Recognised training certificate in autoCAD drafting software
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.
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
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).
