Junior Building Engineer
- Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
- £42,597 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for the management and supervision of in-house, agency and contract staff.
- Assists Estates Officer in the compilation of statistical records and information.
- Maintains departmental discipline, including sickness/absence and all other HR issues.
- Participates in the recruitment of Trades Staff. Authorises and maintains records of normal, overtime and on-call hours of Trades and Agency/Temporary Staff.
- Authorises holidays of Trades Staff ensuring a presence on site of an adequate level of staff to enable an effective maintenance and repair service to be provided at all times. Assists Estates Officers in the supervision of contractors undertaking maintenance, repairs and minor alterations and additions.
- Ensures that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with.
- Orders non-stock materials and equipment in compliance with the Trust's Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
- Ensures reactive maintenance defect requests are efficiently prioritised, issued and completed without undue delay.
- Undertakes agreed programmes of training in accordance with the requirements of the service and individual
- Responsible for the management and supervision of in-house, agency and contract staff. Records, collates and presents information to, or for signature by, Estates Officers.
- Assists Estates Officer in the compilation of statistical records and information.
- Participates in the recruitment of Trades Staff. Authorises and maintains records of normal, overtime and on-call hours of Trades and Agency/Temporary Staff.
- Authorises holidays of Trades Staff ensuring a presence on site of an adequate level of staff to enable an effective maintenance and repair service to be provided at all times. Assists Estates Officers in the supervision of contractors undertaking maintenance, repairs and minor alterations and additions.
- Ensures that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with. Orders non-stock materials and equipment. Complies with the Trust's Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions related to purchase and control of materials and equipment.
- Ensures quantity, quality and compatibility of goods received is consistent with that ordered, negotiating with suppliers to efficiently resolve inconsistencies and informing the Estates Officers of any unresolved discrepancies.
- Ensures reactive maintenance defect requests are efficiently prioritised, issued and completed without undue delay. Identifies, detailing requirements, and brings to the attention of the Estates Officer any need for maintenance or repair to buildings, plant and equipment.
- Undertakes agreed programmes of training in accordance with the requirements of the service and individual
- Responsible for the management and supervision of in-house, agency and contract staff. Records, collates and presents information to, or for signature by, Estates Officers.
- Assists Estates Officer in the compilation of statistical records and information.
- Participates in the recruitment of Trades Staff. Authorises and maintains records of normal, overtime and on-call hours of Trades and Agency/Temporary Staff.
- Authorises holidays of Trades Staff ensuring a presence on site of an adequate level of staff to enable an effective maintenance and repair service to be provided at all times. Assists Estates Officers in the supervision of contractors undertaking maintenance, repairs and minor alterations and additions.
- Ensures that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with. Orders non-stock materials and equipment. Complies with the Trust's Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions related to purchase and control of materials and equipment.
- Ensures quantity, quality and compatibility of goods received is consistent with that ordered, negotiating with suppliers to efficiently resolve inconsistencies and informing the Estates Officers of any unresolved discrepancies.
- Ensures reactive maintenance defect requests are efficiently prioritised, issued and completed without undue delay. Identifies, detailing requirements, and brings to the attention of the Estates Officer any need for maintenance or repair to buildings, plant and equipment.
- Undertakes agreed programmes of training in accordance with the requirements of the service and individual
- Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
- Worked in a customer focused build environment
- Knowledge and Training in the use of CAFM (Computerised Aided Facility Management System)
- Water Regulations
- Experience of control systems and use of Building Management Systems
- Staff management
- Some experience of Managing Legionella prevention
- Asbestos awareness
- Good knowledge of Estates practice within NHS
- Familiar with HTM/HBN and guidance documents
- BTec HNC in Engineering or Building Services
- Served a Maintenance/Construction apprenticeship
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Specialist training and knowledge in particular field of hospital engineering (ventilation, electrical distribution, Fire Compartmentation, energy management)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
- Worked in a customer focused build environment
- Knowledge and Training in the use of CAFM (Computerised Aided Facility Management System)
- Water Regulations
- Experience of control systems and use of Building Management Systems
- Staff management
- Some experience of Managing Legionella prevention
- Asbestos awareness
- Good knowledge of Estates practice within NHS
- Familiar with HTM/HBN and guidance documents
- BTec HNC in Engineering or Building Services
- Served a Maintenance/Construction apprenticeship
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Specialist training and knowledge in particular field of hospital engineering (ventilation, electrical distribution, Fire Compartmentation, energy management)