Facilities Team Leader
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,643.00 to £30,336.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27643.00 - £30336.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | York, YO24 1GL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0343-26-0005 |
Summary
The Facilities Team Leader will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving technical issues, performing regular maintenance and ensuring the optimal performance of all technical systems.Additionally, they will be expected to mentor Facilities staff and volunteers, provide on the job training and contribute to the continuous improvement, safe and efficient running of the entire St Leonards Hospice estate. This includes not only the Main Hospice site but also covers the Retail operation with shops located in central York City as well as Easingwold, Malton, Pocklington and Selby. To be a member of the Facilities On-Call team, performing basic maintenance repairs and security preventative actions, as required out of hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays when competent and trained to do so. This is renumerated in line with equivalent NHS roles. Main duties and responsibilities 1. Assist in the management of an estate wide Planned Preventative Programme (PPM), identify any developments required to meet the needs of CQC and HSE inspections. 2. Monitor Estate work in progress and coordinate the efficient completion of facilities tasks whilst following the Hospices health and safety processes & procedures, allocating jobs to staff, volunteers and contractors according to their priorities. Ensure tasks are completed within agreed timescales and keep the Estates Manager updated with their progress. 3. Lead on the management of small projects including sourcing, reviewing, evaluating quotes, planning work schedules and the management of contractors. 4. Develop maintenance and improvement programmes for the main site grounds including upgrades to paths and car park areas, safe management of winter weather (including on call response), tree surveys, upgrades to paths and car park areas etc. 5. Develop seasonal gardening maintenance including planting and pruning programme for existing main site grounds and share a plan with Facilities staff and volunteers (for incorporation into the PPM). 6. Coordinate all inspections, servicing, and MOTs. Work with the Retail team to develop a process for the renewal of vehicle tax and insurance, as well as scheduling of servicing etc. 7. Manage the Medical Gas Pipeline System, working with incumbent specialist contractors; ensure compliance with audit and policy requirements. Order oxygen to ensure a constant supply. 8. Flag any issues to the Estates Manager and any key relevant stakeholders and provide proposed solutions to avoid a disruption to the service. 9. Raise purchase orders for assets and ensure the asset register is maintained. Create maintenance regimes for each asset and keep service records up to date for auditing and compliance purposes. 10. Manage contractors in line with the policy, ensuring compliance with our H&S requirements when on site, and additional tasks such as the issuing of Permits to Work. Compliance 1. Complete audits, inspections, checklists, or risk assessments including COSHH assessments to ensure the Estate meets HSE and Statutory regulatory requirements. 2. Manage assets and inspections using existing compliance web-based software; ensure there is consistency in how information is uploaded to facilitate report generation, audit reviews and associated queries. 3. Develop reports for submission on monthly basis with progress against compliance requirements. Managerial 1. Line manage the Facilities team including staff and volunteers. Identify any training needs and development for the team either on an individual or group basis. 2. Alongside the Estates Manager, take responsibility for budgetary control for the facilities function including spend for utilities, maintenance and servicing contracts and vehicles.