ESTATES MAINTENANCE MANAGER (PUBLIC SECTOR)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for an Estates Maintenance Manager for 6 months initially with the possibility of extension. You will predominantly be based in their Newry site.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in a Mechanical Engineering or Building Services discipline

The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil a requirement to:

• To carry out all duties and have responsibility for the operational maintenance services using the services of the Maintenance Team and TSSC Contractor & Specialist Service Contractors.
• To provide maintenance service using craft and semi - skilled trade support within the designated estate having regard to the approved budget.
• To assume responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of the Maintenance Team and deputise in the absence of the Maintenance Team Leader to manage trades staff daily workload through the Estates Helpdesk.
• To have line management responsibility for the Maintenance Team, this responsibility includes all Human Resource responsibilities e.g. grievance, allocation of workload, management of sickness, occupational health referrals and absenteeism, turnover etc.
• To ensure the craft and trade skills necessary to carry out the operations and maintenance activities required are available from within the Maintenance Team and carry out training to staff e.g. Toolbox Talks, E-Learning and ensure training records are maintained centrally.
• To operate the Labour Management System (Backtraq/Micad/ZetaSafe) to ensure efficient planning of staff and efficient use of resources.
• To set performance targets for the Maintenance Team and to monitor their progress towards reaching those targets and ensure PPM’S are reviewed and continually monitored.