Salary:
1,000 - 100,000 GBP

Yearly based

Location:

united kingdom

Job Posted:
6 months ago
Job Type
Full Time
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Job Description
We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced OperationalEngineering Manager who will be based at the Royal Preston Hospital and in the Estates Engineering department. You will need to be able to demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism, working within a fast-paced healthcare environment. We are looking for a self-starter who will be able to work effectively both individually and as part of a team. Please note: An interview date has been provisionally set for the 31st of May. You will be experienced in the operation and management of Electrical & Mechanical systems within a large organisation, managing specialist contractors along with directly employed staff. You will be experienced in the design and operation of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering services in various environments and will have a good working knowledge of other building services. The permanent position is contracted to37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday; however you will be required to join ourout of hours on call service. Overtime and on call payments will be made in addition We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of. Duties to include but not limited to: • Management of the operational engineering department that provides essential Electrical/mechanical services, maintenance and technical support to a range of highly complex buildings, services and equipment that is the Trust’s estate. Ensuring that all work undertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including NHS HTM’s, HBN’s, British Standards, Building Regulations, etc. • Manage specialist engineering systems including acting as Authorised Person, for various specialist services as required by Department of Health Guidance, i.e. HTM’s Med Gas/Electrical LV/Water(Legionella)/Ventilation. • Arranging service interruptions, in connection with clinical and non-clinical staff within the Trust, ensuring all contingencies have been identified and covered, supported by Risk Assessments, Method Statements appropriate Permit to Work Systems and current Health & Safety Legislation. • Prepare reports as required for the Trust Board, senior managers. • Manage the provision of contingency plans to meet emergency situations for engineering services, ensuring emergency plans as implemented are appropriate. • Participate within estates on call system. To attend site as required working or providing supervision outside of normal working hours. • Manage the design of new work, upgrades and modifications, utilising the Trust’s Tender or Competitive Quotation procedures. This includes arranging pre-contract meetings and applying budgetary control and producing tender documentation. • Responsible for project management of schemes generated from within the Maintenance Department and at the request of the Director of Facilities and Services. • Responsible for raising orders, ensuring that resources and materials are readily available for effective and efficient management of engineering services. • Review available resources and incorporate changes made in line with value for money and audit recommendations. • Budget holder for the department. Covers both pay and non-pay budgets for all operational engineering services. Ensuring compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. • Obtain quotations/tenders involving selection of suppliers to enable production of purchase requisitions. Verify invoices, interim payments and final accounts for payment. • Develop, maintain and review all planned preventative maintenance programmes on plant and equipment. • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of an effective asset register/equipment database. • Participate in the implementation and maintenance of an effective job recording and time accountability system. • Ensure that an efficient and effective directly employed labour management system is in place and provide comparison with contract labour. • Assist in the identification and preparation of technical and annual maintenance programmes of work. • Ensure that sufficient financial controls are in place for all engineering maintenance services and that up-to-date records exist to properly control this function. • Lead and motivate the Operational engineering teams to deliver an efficient and responsive service to departments across the Trust. This advert closes on Sunday 12 May 2024

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