Estates Multi Trade Supervisor (Mechanical Bias)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England seeks an Estates Multi Trade Supervisor with a mechanical bias. The role involves overseeing Hard FM services, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and managing large teams. Candidates should have experience in a hospital setting and be capable of coaching staff. This position promotes an inclusive culture and supports health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing change in a hospital environment.
• Experience in leading large teams and implementing HR strategies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Manage work programs and collaborate with the Energy & Sustainability team.
• Act as a site Authorised Person for various disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Compliance

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Join to apply for the Estates Multi Trade Supervisor (Mechanical Bias) role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

The Estates Supervisor is responsible for Hard Facilities Management (FM) services and subcontracted services at NMGH. They will ensure all buildings, plant & infrastructure are maintained safely and cost-effectively within statutory requirements, aligning with NHS and Trust policies.

The role involves managing work programs, compliance, Health & Safety legislation, and collaborating with the Energy & Sustainability team to optimize energy and utility use. The supervisor will deputize for the Estates Manager/Officer as needed.

The ideal candidate should have a mechanical bias, with proven experience managing change within a growing hospital site, leading large teams, and implementing HR strategies. They should be capable of empowering and coaching staff throughout their employment lifecycle.

Main responsibilities include ensuring statutory compliance through testing, validation, certification, and registration of estate requirements, either in-house or via subcontractors. The role also involves acting as a site Authorised Person in various disciplines, maintaining compliance registers, supporting audits, and reviewing maintenance programs for safety, environmental, and technical quality.

Specific duties include:

1. Medical Gases
2. Electricity at Work
3. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
4. Asbestos
5. Register management
6. Certificates & Samples
7. Management Control Plan
8. PAT testing
9. Fixed wiring
10. Window Safety Inspections

Further responsibilities are detailed in the attached Job Description.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.8bn, serving over 1 million patients annually. We foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, exemplified by initiatives like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system, and our Green Plan.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture, providing equal opportunities, and supporting your health and wellbeing. For more details or informal visits, contact Damien Wilson, Technical Manager, at [e-mail] or 07929665911.