Team Lead - Mechanical

at  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

To be responsible for the supervision, management and allocation of a multi-disciplined workforce and resources undertaking work associated with all engineering plant, building fabric and equipment to the estate within the Trust’s Establishments. Provide technical support to estates staff and contractors on issues that are complex and non-routine. Follow departmental and Trusts operating policies and procedures guided by building and Health & Safety regulations when undertaking this role and works closely with the Estates Officer but also independently without regular supervision.
The post holder will have responsibility for providing a technical engineering advice and support for the maintenance of equipment, fabric and utility services for the trust. Supervises / manages direct labour force and contractors together with:
Our mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them so we are seeking outstanding people who share our Trust values of teamwork, integrity, respect and excellence.
On joining our Trust, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment invested in your ongoing training and development.

I would encourage you to read on to discover why you should join us on our journey to becoming the best performing trust in the country, and wish you all the very best in your application.

• To directly supervise the multi-disciplined direct labour force including monitoring, timekeeping and discipline.
• To work collaboratively with the Service Desk team, in particular Maintenance Coordinator.
• Appointed person in relevant HTM disciplines & ensure sufficient Competent Persons are maintained within the team
• To negotiate with departments for access to allow repairs to be undertaken explaining technical issues to non–technical staff.
• To manage and plan access to departments for maintenance contractors, ensure that Health & Safety procedures are documented keys and permits issued.
• Provide quotations to other departments based on time and material costs.
• To plan maintenance activities including staff rotas and overtime works, source supplies using technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical and building materials and processes
• To assist Estates Officer in the maintenance of stock and supplies for the Estates Department.
• To collect, collate and assimilate technical information to support the departments governance records of maintenance activities.
• To be able to prioritise urgent and non-urgent repairs using knowledge of electrical, mechanical and building systems.
• To monitor the completion of time sheets and job dockets, including reporting any performance issues to the Estates Officer. To undertake return to work interviews following staff absences due to sickness.
• To ensure that safety procedures are observed in the use of Plant Equipment, Materials and Working Procedures and ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times in accordance with Health & Safety Regulation.
• To assist with induction training of new staff and to train new and existing staff in the application of new equipment and procedures.
• To work outside his/her trade in the event of an emergency or as directed by the Estates Officer/Head of Estates
• To be able to drive and hold a clean driving license
• To take part in the Estates emergency on-call rota
• Any other duties as delegated by the Estates Officer relevant to the post/department.
• To participate in appropriate training as required by this position and determined by the Estates Management Staff.

Please refer the Job description for details