Estates M&E Manager

NHS; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bognor Regis is seeking a Maintenance Specialist responsible for ensuring the reliability of building maintenance and engineering infrastructure. The role involves supporting Estates operatives, managing compliance with legislation, and overseeing grounds. Candidates need a relevant degree and significant experience in similar roles. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role.
• Experience in managing maintenance and repair of engineering plant.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act.

Responsibilities

• Balance planned maintenance activities with responsive repairs.
• Deputise for the Estates Engineering Manager.

Skills

Fault diagnosis and repair

Communication skills

Use of hand and powered tools

Time management

Basic IT skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Post-graduate qualification or significant experience

Tools

Power tools

Computer systems

Job description

Overview

As maintenance specialist, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of building maintenance, engineering infrastructure, systems and equipment. This will include the guidance and support to Estates operatives to ensure compliance with legislation, local policy and best practice. The postholder will also be responsible for managing the upkeep of the Estates Grounds and Gardens

The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Estates Operations, for areas of responsibility including Lifting Equipment Regulations, Low Voltage Electrical Safety, Medical Gases, Critical Ventilation, Legionella and Water Systems, assuming the responsibilities of the authorised person\'s roles.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Main duties of the job

There will be an ongoing clear focus upon balancing the planned maintenance activities with the responsive repairs service. The post holder will deputise for the Estates Engineering Manager.

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for this post.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients\' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief network
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values

Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

There will be an ongoing clear focus upon balancing the planned maintenance activities with the responsive repairs service. The post holder will deputise for the Estates Engineering Manager.

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or professional registration

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or Construction or significant in-depth experience in related disciplines.
• Post-graduate or post-registration qualification or significant in-depth experience.
• Eastwood Park (or alternative) Training in -Ventilation and Air Conditioning -Boiler House Practices -Lift Safety -LV AP -BMS systems -Portable Appliance Testing -Water Hygiene -Electrical Test and Inspection BS2391 or equivalent - Hydro/Therapy Pool Management

Experience

• Significant experience in a similar role.
• Experience of using computers.
• Significant experience in managing fault diagnosis, maintenance and repair of engineering plant and equipment including lighting and power systems, standby generators, air conditioning and ventilation systems, portable appliances, domestic appliances and other associated electrical building services plant and equipment.
• Experience of providing a mentoring role and experience in working in a hospital/healthcare environment for apprentice training programmes.

Skills and Knowledge

• To diagnose faults and effect repairs to electrical plant and equipment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Highly skilled in use of hand and powered tools
• Must possess current Driving Licence
• Must possess good time management skills.
• Basic IT skills
• A working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Basic knowledge of alarm systems and lifting equipment including passenger/goods lifts
• Ability to carry out and record risk assessments.
• A working knowledge of The Electricity at Work Act
• Intermediate knowledge of fire alarm systems
• Intermediate knowledge of lifts and lifting equipment.
• Intermediate knowledge of electronics
• Knowledge of Legionella Control and Prevention.

Other Requirements

• To be prepared to participate in the Estates Out of Hours on-call rota.
• Access to own vehicle for work purposes.
• An understanding in relation to service delivery and relationships with colleagues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.