Estates Operations Manager - Scarborough

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management'; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facilities provider in the UK is seeking a Facilities Manager to ensure the integrity of mechanical and electrical systems. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance operations, manage compliance, and coordinate teams of engineers, focusing on service excellence and operational standards. This role offers comprehensive NHS benefits including relocation support and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in handling mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Strong leadership capabilities to manage teams and contractors.
• Deep understanding of statutory and trust requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the integrity of infrastructure and provide technical direction.
• Develop and implement strategies for maintenance compliance.
• Supervise maintenance personnel and manage contractor relationships.
• Ensure service contracts comply with financial instructions.

Skills

Technical advice

Supervision

Problem-solving

Compliance management

Job description

Overview

Base - Scarborough

Hours - 37.5 hours per week

As directed by the Head of Operational Estates the post holder will be responsible for the integrity of the Mechanical, Electrical, Building and Fabric infrastructure, and for providing specialist technical advice to the day-to-day management of the Trust's buildings with regards to breakdowns, planned preventative maintenance and minor works projects whilst providing expert advice on all aspects of Estates Specialist Services.

The post holder may be required to undertake root cause analysis for Estates services or other system issues, and at times will be required to prioritise tasks considering competing demands. The post holder will participate in an on-call service to provide out of hours advice and assistance. The post holder will be expected to use their skills, experience and initiative to resolve problems.

The post holder will be responsible for the supervision and management of the Electrical Manager, Building Services Manager and their team of in-house multi-skilled maintenance team, as well as coordination of specialist contractors that are pivotal to the day to day running of the Estates function.

The role will also include responsibility for ensuring that the site has compliant value-for-money service contracts for all specialist Estates maintenance services, working closely with colleagues at other Trust sites to standardise contracts where appropriate. This will include working with Trust Procurement specialists to ensure that all contracts are fully compliant with Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).

The post holder will be based at York Hospital and shall ensure that all plant equipment is serviced and maintained throughout the Trust's property, including the major overhauls and replacement of assets in accordance with Statutory and Trust requirements, and ensure that a lifecycle replacement programme is developed to assist capital planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity of the Mechanical, Electrical, Building and Fabric infrastructure and provide specialist technical advice for breakdowns, maintenance, and minor works projects.
• Develop and implement the maintenance strategy for all estates assets, ensuring full compliance and identification of risks/issues as they arise.
• Undertake root cause analysis for Estates services or other system issues and prioritise tasks with competing demands.
• Participate in an on-call service to provide out of hours advice and assistance.
• Supervise and manage the Electrical Manager, Building Services Manager and their in-house maintenance team; coordinate specialist contractors critical to Estates operations.
• Ensure compliant value-for-money service contracts for specialist Estates maintenance services and standardise contracts where appropriate with Trust Procurement to meet SFIs.
• Ensure plant equipment is serviced and maintained across the Trust’s property, oversee major overhauls and asset replacements, and develop a lifecycle replacement programme for capital planning.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation for hard-to-fill positions
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on various services and products
• Armed Forces Friendly Employer status
• YTHFM LLP provides estates and facilities services with NHS terms; information at ythfm.co.uk
• New starters employed by YTHFM; same terms as NHS staff covered by Agenda for Change
• Some vacancies may be available on fewer hours; contact the appointing manager to enquire
• DBS checks: cost is deducted from salary where required; standard £27.38, enhanced £55.38 (volunteers/bank staff not charged)
• Transgender DBS sensitive applications routes available; contact for further details
• Use of Artificial Intelligence in selection processes; candidates must acknowledge awareness
• Flexible working requests available from day one; discuss requirements with the recruiting manager
• Relocation package details discussed at interview
• For sponsorship information and eligibility, check UKVI guidelines

About York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP (YTHFM LLP) provides a full range of estates and facilities services to York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, alongside project management for capital investments. YTHFM LLP is a partnership between York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Limited. New starters will be employed by YTHFM and enjoy NHS terms and conditions. For further information visit the Trust’s information resources.

Applicability

Please note that some substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours; contact the appointing manager to discuss.