Job summary An opportunity has arisen within Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to support the Directorate of Estates & Facilities. Reporting to the Estates Manager, the post holder's main duties will be to: Ensure compliance in accordance with all MPFT Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and any applicable aspects of HTMs. To oversee the day-to-day operation of the estates operational team, including planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs. To also include completion of all detail and reports as required using the Micad CAFM system. Main duties of the job Can implement new standards and lead change to manage continual improvement. To conduct quality audits of works to ensure minimum organisational standards are met and maintained and to take immediate corrective action when required where audits do not meet such standards. To undertake toolbox talks and lead health & safety compliance across teams. Meet with clients and contractors to ensure works are delivered to organisational standards and where applicable to resolve first line customer complaints or (when appropriate) escalate to immediate line manager with a view to providing accurate information/recommendations for corrective action to be taken. Responsible for the supervision, health, safety, and wellbeing of the maintenance team. Undertake and support own staff in fault finding on structural building fabric, fire doors, roofing, drainage, security or other critical systems and equipment. To maintain effective site logbooks where required at NHS premises, ensuring that they are completed in a timely and accurate manner. To carry out audits to ensure that site logbooks are completed by the team/contractors etc and that records are accurate and up to date. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Details Date posted 19 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, plus on call allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-BK-25-7076388 Job locations St Georges Hospital Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3SR Job description Job responsibilities Skills and Experience: Previous experience in a similar Estates building bias operational role would be an advantage, as would previous NHS experience. You must have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours including over time and call outs as workload demands. Candidates should meet all the essential aspects of the person specification. (Additional Recruitment & Retention Payment of 15% of Basic salary applicable to position (to be reviewed in June 2025)) To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Job description Job responsibilities Skills and Experience: Previous experience in a similar Estates building bias operational role would be an advantage, as would previous NHS experience. You must have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours including over time and call outs as workload demands. Candidates should meet all the essential aspects of the person specification. (Additional Recruitment & Retention Payment of 15% of Basic salary applicable to position (to be reviewed in June 2025)) To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Person Specification Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential Carrying out audits and monitoring Current National, Trust and Local policies and procedures Delivering development within a Facilities and Estates environment Delivering quality assurance Effective decision making skills to secure desired outcomes Facilitating induction and on the job training Multi-agency working and partnership achievements NHS plan/contracts and service level agreements Objective setting, planning and delivery Planning work rotas and allocating work Relevant legislation and best practice guidance Supervising a team Promoting Good Practice and delivering a cost effective service Using computerised monitoring systems in line with national standards Flexible Approach to Workload. Works on Own Initiative. Good Communication/Presentation Skills. Well-developed Organisational Skills. Desirable Budgetary Management, Value Management and Strategic Planning Negotiating to secure desired outcomes Presenting at both operational and strategic levels Working in a partnership environment in a multi-disciplined organisation Experience Essential Experience in the use of planned maintenance system. Experience of maintenance management utilising both direct and contract labour Experience of managing multiple trade's persons/contractors. Experience of the risk management process Specialist knowledge of core standards within Estates. Desirable Experience of Health and Safety or/and relevant qualification Experience of Scheme Design and Contract Management within the NHS Full appreciation and understanding of all areas and departments within Facilities and Estates Experience of managing hospital engineering systems in healthcare premises, and HTM requirements. Conversant with methods of maintenance works and services procurement and contract management. Budgetary control of an estates operations budget. Qualifications and Training Essential Relevant professional qualification in Estates related discipline, Electrical, Mechanical or Building discipline or comparable proven practical experience (equivalent level of knowledge Diploma level with significant experience) Relevant Supervisory Management qualification or comparable proven practical experience Significant experience of working in a similar role or discipline Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Relevant professional membership(s) Committed to continuous management/professional development e.g. Authorised Person training to develop competence in areas such as Electrical/Water Safety. Person Specification Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential Carrying out audits and monitoring Current National, Trust and Local policies and procedures Delivering development within a Facilities and Estates environment Delivering quality assurance Effective decision making skills to secure desired outcomes Facilitating induction and on the job training Multi-agency working and partnership achievements NHS plan/contracts and service level agreements Objective setting, planning and delivery Planning work rotas and allocating work Relevant legislation and best practice guidance Supervising a team Promoting Good Practice and delivering a cost effective service Using computerised monitoring systems in line with national standards Flexible Approach to Workload. Works on Own Initiative. Good Communication/Presentation Skills. Well-developed Organisational Skills. Desirable Budgetary Management, Value Management and Strategic Planning Negotiating to secure desired outcomes Presenting at both operational and strategic levels Working in a partnership environment in a multi-disciplined organisation Experience Essential Experience in the use of planned maintenance system. Experience of maintenance management utilising both direct and contract labour Experience of managing multiple trade's persons/contractors. Experience of the risk management process Specialist knowledge of core standards within Estates. Desirable Experience of Health and Safety or/and relevant qualification Experience of Scheme Design and Contract Management within the NHS Full appreciation and understanding of all areas and departments within Facilities and Estates Experience of managing hospital engineering systems in healthcare premises, and HTM requirements. Conversant with methods of maintenance works and services procurement and contract management. Budgetary control of an estates operations budget. Qualifications and Training Essential Relevant professional qualification in Estates related discipline, Electrical, Mechanical or Building discipline or comparable proven practical experience (equivalent level of knowledge Diploma level with significant experience) Relevant Supervisory Management qualification or comparable proven practical experience Significant experience of working in a similar role or discipline Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Relevant professional membership(s) Committed to continuous management/professional development e.g. Authorised Person training to develop competence in areas such as Electrical/Water Safety. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address St Georges Hospital Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3SR Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address St Georges Hospital Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3SR Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : St Georges Hospital, Corporation Street, ST16 3SR Stafford, United Kingdom