Senior Specialist Engineer (Mechanical)

at  The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

In conjunction with the Head of Engineering and the Senior Building Officer the post holder will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of efficient and safe operation and maintenance of all Estates elements within the Trust. Will provide senior managerial role for the strategic development of Estates engineering elements, including capital/backlog for both short and long term. Work to Trust standing financial orders and estates financial procedures. Attend/chair meetings; liaise with colleagues re operational issues.
To participate in the Estates out of hours on-call emergency service. Manage all Estates engineering staff, specialist contractors and consultants under his or her control. Ensure 24 hour cover for site services. Deputise for the Head of Engineering as required.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay

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