Junior Building Engineer
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,597.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £42597.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 September 2025 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE96SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | M9297-25-0127 |
Summary
Responsible for the management and supervision of in-house, agency and contract staff. Records, collates and presents information to, or for signature by, Estates Officers. Assists Estates Officer in the compilation of statistical records and information. Maintains departmental discipline, including sickness/absence and all other HR issues. Participates in the recruitment of Trades Staff. Authorises and maintains records of normal, overtime and on-call hours of Trades and Agency/Temporary Staff. Authorises holidays of Trades Staff ensuring a presence on site of an adequate level of staff to enable an effective maintenance and repair service to be provided at all times. Assists Estates Officers in the supervision of contractors undertaking maintenance, repairs and minor alterations and additions. Ensures that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with. Orders non-stock materials and equipment. Complies with the Trust's Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions related to purchase and control of materials and equipment. Ensures quantity, quality and compatibility of goods received is consistent with that ordered, negotiating with suppliers to efficiently resolve inconsistencies and informing the Estates Officers of any unresolved discrepancies. Ensures reactive maintenance defect requests are efficiently prioritised, issued and completed without undue delay. Identifies, detailing requirements, and brings to the attention of the Estates Officer any need for maintenance or repair to buildings, plant and equipment. Undertakes agreed programmes of training in accordance with the requirements of the service and individual