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As a Decontamination & Water Hygiene Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational activities of Sodexo Healthcare, Hard FM Estates Department within the guidelines and objectives agreed with the Head of Estates Manager. Provide management and supervision of the estates engineers and specialist contract staff whilst carrying out maintenance activities and where appropriate, manage new work projects within the PFI’s.

YOU BRING THE SKILLS. WE’LL BRING THE OPPORTUNITIES.

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• £56,704.47 per year
• Bonus scheme
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WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Oversee day-to-day decontamination and water hygiene tasks and teams at RSUH and Haywood PFI sites.
• Lead AP for fault diagnosis, repair, and testing of medical devices like sterilizers, washer disinfectors, and endoscope re-processors, ensuring compliance with HTM 01-01, HTM 01-06 & BS EN 16442.
• Serve as lead RP for Water to ensure compliance with HTM 04-01 and L8 regulations.
• Organize and manage quarterly and annual audits for water hygiene and legionella prevention.
• Review daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly validation test results for decontamination, adhering to current guidance and AE recommendations.
• Manage planned maintenance for medical devices, following manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Interpret water quality results (chemical and microbiological) and take necessary actions in line with Trust policy and Water Safety Plan.
• Ensure compliance with the Project Agreement, legislative, statutory, and HTM requirements; support Senior Management in lifecycle and maintenance plans.
• Oversee the commercial and quality management of the contract, ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties, while monitoring performance and budgets.
• Manage a team ensuring safe operation of plant and equipment, supervise craft staff, conduct appraisals, and maintain a safe working environment.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied