Patient-Focused Estates Mechanical Lead

Telford Hospital NHS Trust; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a transformational Trust and play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating the day‑to‑day activities of the in‑house Estates mechanical service.

We are looking for someone who is technically astute and has a strong track record of managing and delivering a customer‑focused maintenance service at a similar level within a highly complex environment. You will manage performance, provide technical expertise and support the staff within your team. Where applicable, you will also be responsible for managing external contracted support to ensure value for money, quality and H&S compliance. This is a key role within our Estates operational team, and we are keen to recruit a motivated individual who will help us to provide exceptional standards of service that we continually strive to deliver to our patients and colleagues.

Main Duties of the Job

• Responsible for an engineering and building maintenance section of the Trust, which includes first‑line day‑to‑day management responsibility for providing an efficient, effective and patient‑focused maintenance and repair service, within the allocated budgets, using Directly Employed Labour (DEL) and Contractors, who together are involved in the upkeep of the buildings, engineering systems, roadways, footpaths and grounds at the designated site(s).
• Acts as Authorised Person/Responsible Officer in relation to specific maintenance responsibilities e.g. medical gases, specialised ventilation, electrical safety, water safety and/or decontamination equipment.
• Maintains, operates and reviews Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) Programmes and through the implementation of suitable operational work plans ensures that buildings, plant and equipment are maintained and fully efficient operational status to the appropriate NHS and statutory standards in order to deliver a high quality care environment for the Trust’s patients.
• Continually reviews and revises operational procedures and working practices as an aid to the continuous improvement and excellence of the maintenance and repair services within his/her remit, so as to ensure the efficient and economic maintenance and operation of engineering and building services, fabric, plant and equipment.

Working for Your Organisation

Our vision, ‘To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,’ is not just a statement; it’s a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values – Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted – we’re determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let’s make a difference together!