Trainee Estates Mechanical Services Manager (Multi-Disciplinary)

at  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity for a trainee Mechanical Services Manager to work at one of the largest Acute Trusts in the country as part of the Estates Team, driven by a commitment to our patients and service excellence.
Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability, drive and determination to take responsibility for a range of Mechanical Engineering activities, and Operational Management duties. We require you to have good interpersonal and literacy skills as the job will involve the administration and management of in-house Engineering staff and Engineering contractors and Specialist Sub-Contractors.
This role has specific hands-on management duties in helping to deliver the Mechanical Services support which is important to our client directorates in helping them improve the way they deliver the service to the patients. The role is based in the Operational Team and there will be a need to be flexible and work on preventative and reactive maintenance schemes where required as part of the Mechanical Services Manager’s role.
This role is in the Estates operational team focussing on the trusts Mechanical systems. Flexibility in the role is expected, and the need to assist in other areas of the Estates function is a pre-requisite.

The management and control of the trusts Mechanical systems and services.
The planning and supervision of maintenance works (by direct employed labour and contractors) on Trust premises.
The inspection of plant/building fabric/structures to ensure proper function and troubleshooting where necessary.
The preparation of business case reports and cost plans for repairs or replacements.
Advising on the use and function of plant, equipment and systems and building fabric to ensure optimum performance and safety in use
The development and management of maintenance policies and programmes.
Carry out feasibility studies for minor works projects, schemes, adaptations, improvements and plant replacements.
Ensuring the required performance of works on the site in respect of Health and Safety, programme, quality and finance.
Ensures operational services are sustainable and subject to scrutiny and continuous improvement.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 6 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 7.
What you can expect from Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
In the Estates Team Operational team you will be working alongside fellow Estates Managers, Electrical, Mechanical and building disciplines all with a commitment to service excellence to our patients and their environment they are treated in.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria