Band 6 Estates Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Birmingham

University Hospitals Birmingham
University Hospitals Birmingham
Verified Company
Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter
Description

Job summary:


To provide effective leadership in the management of areas of the Estates Operations and Maintenance Section as above and implement Estates policy action plans.


  • Responsible for Building trade's workforce and their day to day provision of maintenance to the Trust.
  • To be accountable for the productivity output of the Building trades and to ensure that standards of workmanship are maintained above agreed limits in a safe manner.
  • To provide effective technical support to designated trade staff in order to ensure the reliability and efficiency of building structure, fabric, finishes, equipment and services are maintained.
  • To identify and advise on training requirements within the managed trade.
  • To order materials, services and authorise payment of invoices regarding managed trade.
  • To assist in the coordination and development of the Departments quality system.
  • Assist and advise the Band 7 Estates Officer (Building) on all aspects of the Operations and Maintenance duties of the section, particularly;

Main duties, tasks & skills required:
Ensuring efficient and effective maintenance and operation of building structure fabric finishes equipment and services and report any failures

Implement a planned preventative maintenance system in all significant areas of the Trust to an agreed programme and in new developments of the Trust at commissioning stage

Implement procedures for operations and maintenance which include the requirements contained in all relevant standards and policies

Maintaining records of equipment/services

Ensure staff comply with Trust policies, procedures, and work instruction

Sharing information with Estates colleagues as necessary on matters affecting policy procedures training staffing safety continuity of services and technical development

To carry Trust communication devices such as mobile telephones to facilitate immediate response to emergencies

Available to work outside normal hours when needed

Collecting, collating, and recording statistical information required for the calculation of performance and efficiency of building fabric equipment and services

Assist designated Estates Officer to identify and compile irregular maintenance schedules and produce 3-year irregular maintenance programme

Attend seminars/training and permit courses to help in your area of responsibility.

Ensure all accidents/incidents are documented/reported in accordance to Trust policy

Undertake training as per Trust policy


About us:

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.


UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment.

This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.

This is more than words. We are taking action.

Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.

We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.


Job description:

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification:
Qualifications:


Essential:


  • Basic education to CGSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or postSecondary Education training in a relevant field
  • City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate in a relevant Building or Construction discipline,
Or,

  • An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Building trade or Building Construction Services discipline.
And,

  • BTEC/HNC in Building or Construction Services.

Desirable:


  • Additional relevant Competencies.

Experience:


Essential:


  • Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in a relevant Building trade for a minimum of 3 years,
Plus

  • At least 2 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility.
And

  • Background in Building or Construction services installation, alteration, or maintenance

Desirable:


  • Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital environment o
More jobs from University Hospitals Birmingham
See all jobs of University Hospitals Birmingham