Estates Support Supervisor

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Epsom is seeking an experienced Estates Support Supervisor to manage maintenance operations and ensure high-quality service. The successful candidate will lead a team, conduct inspections, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. Essential qualifications include NVQs and trade skills, along with proven leadership capabilities. This full-time position offers a salary range of £35,763 - £43,466 annually, along with a commitment to staff development and training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance environment is essential.
• Training and qualifications in estates maintenance are required.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in a workplace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance operations and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Supervise maintenance staff to deliver high-quality service.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify issues.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ qualifications

Trade skills

Job description

Band 5 Main area Estates Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 343-7498440-FM-SC Site Epsom Town Epsom Salary £35,763 - £43,466 Pa, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/12/2025 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a experienced Estates Support Supervisor to join the busy Epsom Estates Maintenance Department at Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust.

The Post holder will be responsible for the support Estates Maintenance operational in-house personnel and external contractors ensuring individual training needs are analysed, planned and implemented in line with Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Act as competentent person for services including but not limited to Water safety, Heating, Ventilation and Medical Gas systems.

Work closely with the other mechanical and Electrical Supervisors and report to the Head of Estates.This is post would be suitable for a experienced, motivated and individual with a proven track record of working with management of semi skilled & trade staff and contractors at various levels with strong interpersonal and team working skills.

Main duties of the job

• Coordinating maintenance operations: Ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and in accordance with established protocols.
• Managing maintenance teams: Leading and supervising maintenance staff to ensure high-quality service.
• Conducting inspections: Regularly checking the condition of facilities and equipment to identify and address issues promptly.
• Ensuring compliance: Adhering to safety regulations and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Training and development: Providing training to maintenance staff and ensuring their skills and knowledge are up-to-date.
• Problem-solving: Resolving maintenance issues and implementing preventive measures to avoid future problems. A Maintenance Supervisor should have a solid understanding of various maintenance strategies and procedures, as well as the ability to manage and oversee maintenance tasks effectively. They should also possess strong leadership skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to work with a team to achieve common goals.

Working for our organisation

St Georges, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St Georges Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• To support and to deputise for the Operational Maintenance Manager in his/her absence, to ensure continuity is maintained and that the Property Maintenance Section delivers a high quality service to the Trust.
• To attend regular, ad-hoc meetings on own behalf and also in the absence of the Operational Maintenance Manager, as and when required.
• To manage and supervise all Maintenance Support Staff, painters and carpenters to ensure an effective and efficient workforce is provided.
• To assist and support the Operational Maintenance Manager in ensuring the Property Maintenance Section operates within all Health and Safety guidelines, and that all Statutory and Mandatory obligations are met for the Trust.
• To manage and take a lead role in ensuring all support staff are adequately trained and qualified to carry out their specific duties.
• To demonstrate good leadership and provide technical knowledge on maintenance issues.
• To be confident when working on complex plant and equipment.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• maintenance environment

Desirable criteria

• nhs maintenance environment

Quantitative and qualitative

Essential criteria

• NVQ qualifications
• Estates experience

Desirable criteria

• management experience
• nhs experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• trade skills

Desirable criteria

• quailifications

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