Junior Estates Officer HVAC

Package Description

A role you can feel good about.

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 
• £19.10 - £22.99 per hour + Sodexo benefits
• Subsidised parking
• Based: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Qualified to a minimum of HNC level or equivalent in a relevant building discipline or relevant.

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Job Introduction

Job Summary

The Junior Estates Officer (HVAC) will be accountable to the Ventilation & BMS Manager & The Estates Officer for the management of a multi-disciplinary maintenance department, so as to ensure all engineering maintenance including contract work is carried out to ensure high performance and compliance with recommended standards and legislation. Overall responsibility for complex engineering plant, equipment and services Operates and reviews planned maintenance programme, implements and maintains physical asset register. Oversees minor schemes and Capital works as required throughout the Hospitals NHS Trust facilities and other properties covered by the Service Level Agreement

We are a large healthcare site environment so this role involves maintenance in accordance with HTM 03-01. We oversee all works for 88 critical AHU’s, 140 non critical AHUS’s, 2 Large BMS systems, review and agree follow on works from +100 functional area annual verification reports, circa 200 Microbiological Safety cabinets & Fume Cupboards, 5 Clean Rooms, 200 other LEV systems that also require 6 & 12 monthly scheduling and overseeing of all associated works.

What you’ll do:

• Direct Management of the HVAC maintenance teams:
• Provides technical information and support to the Capital Projects and other Estates personnel.
• Develops a system of regular involvement and consultation with all members of the department.
• To communicate regularly with Heads of Department, Nursing Officers and staff,
• Works with the Estates officers and teams, exchanging technical information with non-technical staff negotiating with contractors and suppliers.
• Manages contractors carrying out Estates maintenance, alterations or upgrade works to ensure all aspects of the work comply with the specification, terms & conditions, relevant regulations, Approved Code of Practice and Health & Safety requirements.
• Liaise and maintain good working relationships with managers and staff at all levels throughout Sodexo and the Trust. Participate in the Estates out of hours "On Call" roster as required including the provision of cover for absent colleagues.
• Monitors compliance with Engineering Safe Working Practices as required by Legislation, Regulations and Guidance Notes
• Oversees the effectiveness of the Planned Preventative Maintenance System, ensuring it is updated, developed and reviewed taking into account Legislation and new development
• Responsible for ensuring comprehensive records of all engineering plant, equipment and services are available to comply with Legislation and Regulations

What you bring

Essential

• willing to work towards or currently working towards HNC level or equivalent in a relevant building discipline.
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the maintenance in a mechanical disciple Including apprenticeships.
• Experience in the management of contracts and contractors.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Numerate with the ability to manage budgets.
• Experience working towards deadlines.

Desirable Skills / Attributes

• Excellent working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work related to HVAC & BMS systems and general construction.
• Numerate with the ability to manage budgets.
• Experience in people management.
• Ability to identify problems, understand key issues and investigate alternatives.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and COSHH.
• Trained and competent at safe isolations.
• Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and Building Information Model (BIM) Experience.

What we offer: 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied. 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About The Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.