Equans is looking for an Operations Manager-Mechanical to join our team at North Middlesex University Hospital on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus, and benefits package.
The post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of hospital healthcare engineering systems and services and the promotion of good engineering practices, whilst ensuring compliance to statutory and healthcare engineering.
Management of resources through the use of the Maximo databases, financial management through invoicing, Estates Department compliance reporting systems, collation of estates information, management of specialist service providers, asset database, insurance registers, and scheduling of planned preventive maintenance in conjunction with and support of the Estates management team.
Responsibilities
- Support the Estates Management in the provision of a 24hr maintenance Service within the Portsmouth Hospital Trust for the service provider
- Oversee the day to day management of the healthcare engineering systems under your control, ensuring all contractual and legislative planned and reactive maintenance tasks are completed on time and to a high standard
- Provide technical support in resolving complex and multifaceted issues with regard to the estate
- Monitor and manage equipment maintenance records / service reports to ensure any follow‑on action is completed promptly and recorded within the CAFM system and associated documentation, ensuring site document control process is followed for the healthcare engineering systems under your control
- Manage and oversee external sub‑contractors and professionals
- Supervise and oversee the works conducted on healthcare engineering systems designated to you, ensuring compliance with good industry practice and HTM standards
- Develop and maintain close relationships and liaison with other stakeholders; i.e. Engineering Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Head of Projects and Estates, site delivery team
- Proactively assist in the ongoing development and day‑to‑day delivery of a life‑cycle plan, providing technical and managerial support as required
- Implement day‑to‑day monitoring and maintenance of risk management systems to ensure there is no uncontrolled clinical impact
- Work within the quality (ISO 9001) system for the Estates Department
- Work in areas occupied by patients and staff, having regard for the health & safety of occupants within that area
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 2× annual salary
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing app
Qualifications
- Previous experience in management of Mechanical Services
- Good customer care and a flexible approach to working practices, with the ability to develop strong credible internal and external relationships
- Good understanding of HTM, HBN and relevant British Standards
- Experience working on a PFI contract within the PFI delivery model
- Knowledge and experience of all healthcare engineering services an advantage
- DBS Basic check is required and ability to pass is essential
For this role you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We do not offer a relocation package.
We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported.
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