Band 3 Facilities Supervisor

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Facilities Supervisor to manage day-to-day operations of the Facilities Department. The role involves ensuring high-quality service delivery, compliance with standards, and effective resource utilization. Candidates should be motivated, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work various shifts, including weekends.

Benefits

Competitive salary with unsocial hours payments

Free parking

Paid induction and training

Pension scheme

27 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Access to Blue Light and health service discounts

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate required.
• Good communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Source and order goods/services, monitor stock levels.
• Lead and guide Facilities staff, oversee meal preparation.
• Implement deep cleaning procedures and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

Job Overview

The Facilities Supervisor is a member of the LPT Estates and Facilities team. The postholder will support the Facilities Co-ordinator in delivering high-quality soft facilities services and will be responsible for managing the effective and efficient delivery of local site services and facilities on a day-to-day basis.

The postholder will assist in the day-to-day running of the multi-skilled Facilities Department, ensuring effective resource utilization. They will report to the Facilities Co-ordinator and will be responsible for ensuring all services comply with National Standards. Occasionally, they may deputise for the Facilities Co-ordinator.

The role involves ensuring services are delivered in a safe and appropriate environment for patients and visitors, and that staff can effectively deliver care. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, highly motivated, with good communication, organizational skills, and an analytical approach to problem-solving. They should promote a customer-focused service, develop new skills, and stay updated with technological advancements.

The role requires working various shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Please note: In cases of high application volumes, the closing date may be moved forward. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Contact Details

Job Description Summary (Main Duties and Responsibilities)

1. Source and order goods/services following best practices and procedures.
2. Monitor stock levels, manage orders, resolve discrepancies, and maintain purchase records for invoice reconciliation.
3. Produce and manage food and cleaning consumable orders to maintain adequate stock.
4. Raise requisitions (using Saffron), receive goods, and inspect deliveries to match orders and invoices.
5. Lead and guide Facilities staff, supervise multiple roles, and foster operational excellence and customer service.
6. Ensure staff adhere to Trust colour coding to prevent cross-infection.
7. Oversee meal preparation and regeneration at ward level, following Food Safety policies.
8. Maintain equipment and materials, report defects, and ensure quick repair and availability.
9. Implement deep cleaning procedures, including decontamination and cleaning tasks.
10. Ensure cleaning of surfaces, floors, and beds aligns with service agreements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with payments for unsocial hours and weekend enhancements.
• Free parking.
• Paid induction and training.
• Pension scheme.
• 27 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to Blue Light and health service discounts.
• Roles across various sites, some requiring mobility; public transport may not always be suitable.

Note: The advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply promptly.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services across over 100 settings, serving over 1 million people with a workforce of 6,500 staff. We value diversity and encourage applications from all community sections, especially underrepresented groups.

Further details on benefits and policies are available in the 'Information for Applicants'. We support flexible working arrangements and have a 6-month probation for new staff. All roles require UK work permission, and DBS checks are at the applicant's expense. Priority is given to applicants at risk within the NHS who meet essential criteria.