Job overview
Please note, although this role is being advertised by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC a Corporate Collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust on 1.11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.
The Estates department at Westmorland General Hospital is a group of highly skilled electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineers, creative building craftpersons, and dedicated support staff.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Estates Officer - Mechanical to join us.
You should be experienced, time served, and suitably qualified in mechanical engineering maintenance, fault finding, and repairs. Ideally you will have trained to NVQ Level 4/HNC level or above.
You should also be proficient in small scale installation work on mechanical services, plant and equipment. Healthcare experience would be advantageous but not essential - as full training will be given.
Flexible working and the ability to participate in an on-call rota is required.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the mechanical infrastructure at Westmorland General Hospital. This includes taking on the role of Mechanical AP, Ventilation AP, Water Safety AP, and being responsible for the mechanical permit to work system for the site.
The role involves managing internal and external labour ensuring their compliance with HTM and H&S regulations.
To manage all mechanical aspects of property maintenance for trust properties and other organisation’s properties on behalf of the Trust.
To supervise and carry out line manager duties for trade staff.
To participate in the training of junior staff and apprentices to ensure they receive work experience, upskilling, and competency based task training.
To ensure materials, technical information, and access, is available for trade staff and contractors to fulfil their duties.
To assist, and deputise for, the site Engineering Managers and Building Managers as required.
To carry out estates surveys, estates returns, manage minor project works, and assist in the monitoring of energy usage.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Recognised craft apprenticeship or equivalent training and certification.
* NVQ3, HNC/ONC or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
* AP qualification.
Desirable criteria
* Management qualification.
* Recognised H&S qualification.
* AP for specialist NHS plant or equipment.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of managing in an engineering or building services industry
* IT skills
Desirable criteria
* Healthcare experience and a thorough knowledge of HTM01-08.
* A thorough knowledge of statutory and mandatory regulations
* Financial management experience.
Skills
Essential criteria
* Good communication on all levels.
* The ability to analyse data and technical drawings.
* Problem solving under pressure.
Desirable criteria
* Proven negotiating skills.
* Proven leadership and team building skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
* Ability to comply with trust policy.
* Flexibility.