Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

at  Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to recruit a motivated individual to the position of Mechanical and Electrical Manager for our Estates Department.
You will support the Operational Manager, in close cooperation with other Senior Estates Engineering staff, with the responsibility for successful ongoing operation and maintenance of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust premises and assets with a special emphasis on liaising with the Trust Projects teams and ensuring statutory compliance and a suitable environment for patient care is available at all times.
You will be expected to ensure that the Trust’s premises and assets are installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Trust’s policies, DoH guidance (HTM/HBN) and industry best practice.
You will be the specialist in your field and have the responsibility in the absence of the Operational Manger to make appropriate decisions to ensure the successful delivery of maintenance of the infrastructure required for patient support.
Responsible for ensuring the assets are maintained in accordance with statutory and mandatory requirements and shall work with the Maintenance Team and contractors at all premises operated and maintained by the Trust to provide a quality service that is responsive to service and clinical needs and provided efficiently and effectively to the highest possible standards. You will ensure that external Consultants and contractors working in conjunction with you are fully aware of the policies, procedures and standards of the Trust’s Estates and Facilities Department.
Provide detailed professional technical advice to staff and contractors on issues that are complex and non-routine relating to the infrastructure and associated plant and equipment.
Monitor the performance of plant and equipment against commissioning data and operations manuals to ensure that it operates in accordance with the HTM’s. This will include re-commissioning control panels in accordance with HTM’s and operations manuals as part of validation and verification checks to ensure compliance with HTM and relevant industry guidance as well as act as R.P for Water and Ventilation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community based mental health carte for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the Borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the North West of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is on of the worlds most innovative , original and exciting places to live and work, from the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping a, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve the care for our service users.
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discount

Please refer the Job description for details