Estates Operations Supervisor/team leader

The post holder will have a responsibility for the management of specific elements of Estate operations building and engineering maintenance teams throughout a sector of the Trust’s Estate.

As a maintenance supervisor, the post holder will assist with managing a cost effective and efficient service that supports the corporate aims of the Trust to meet its aims of quality of service commensurate with a modern Health Service.

Working as a member of a team of Estate Operations Team, the post holder will assist with the management and co-ordination of estate operational and maintenance teams throughout the Trust’s Estate.  This will include Building & engineering services, building elements and components, grounds maintenance contracts and building/engineering projects and the efficient use of energy.

The post holder will provide and receive complex or sensitive information relating to Building or engineering issues. The post holder will be required to explain technical issues to non-technical staff.

The post holder will be expected to be professionally accountable within their own operational area.

Location: Belfast 

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: Expected to last 6 months with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: Up to £18.02 per hour Umbrella or £16.28 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm 

Sector: Healthcare 

Based: Office / Hospital 

• Working knowledge and experience in the maintenance of complex building fabric, engineering plant and equipment. 
• Working knowledge and experience of undertaking tasks relating to building and engineering trade groups.
• Working knowledge and experience of working in a Healthcare Environment.
• Carrying out directly or by contract repair, replacement and renewal of Building fabric, engineering plant, equipment and services.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and CAFM Systems
• Completion of a recognised and registered building/construction apprenticeship. (Full details of apprenticeship must be given on Application Form)
• Must hold a relevant building/construction or other related subject qualification at QCF or NQF Level 3 (or higher) together with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant post apprenticeship experience* OR a BTEC Higher National Diploma/Higher National Certificate or equivalent in a building/construction or other related subject together with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant post apprenticeship experience*
• Experience in risk management and construction health & safety standards.
• Experience of people management, leadership, organisational & communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately and produce work of a high standard under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of estates supervision and control of contractors.
• Ability to interpret detailed drawings, manuals and specifications
• Experience of working with stakeholders, both internal and external to an organisation, to achieve successful outcomes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and CAFM Systems
• Knowledge of Statutory construction health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of Best Practice Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of maintenance activities in a commercial/industrial building environment
• Knowledge of construction supply chains and product specification & procurement.