Mechanical Officer - Band 7 - Kingston

Job Summary:

Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and experienced Estates Officer (Mechanical) to join our dedicated Estates and Facilities team. The successful candidate will be professionally accountable for the Trust’s estates maintenance service, leading and developing a cross-functional maintenance team to deliver a customer-focused service. This role includes providing robust assurance and audit arrangements to demonstrate compliance with relevant standards and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managerial:
    • Manage Planned, Reactive, and Remedial maintenance services.
    • Oversee budgetary allocation and control for maintenance, staff labor, materials, and contracts.
    • Ensure operational aspects of the hospital function safely and cost-effectively.
    • Lead capital projects for plant replacement and infrastructure upgrades.
    • Develop and implement Estates procurement policies and procedures.
  • Administrative:
    • Prepare and issue tender specifications for annual service contracts.
    • Operate and monitor specialist maintenance contracts.
    • Prepare regular reports on plant status, energy efficiency, and other key metrics.
    • Maintain accurate records for all works, including permits.
  • Technical:
    • Ensure the safe and efficient operation of Mechanical Infrastructure.
    • Act as an Authorised Person (AP) for mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing.
    • Manage maintenance and testing of the Mechanical Infrastructure.
    • Provide expert technical knowledge for mechanical engineering issues.
  • Team Management:
    • Ensure effective cover and supervision of day and shift staff.
    • Develop and ensure training and development for engineering staff.
    • Lead service improvements and manage on-call schedules.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Incorporated-level Engineer or equivalent.
  • HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of operational experience at management level.
  • Experience in managing budgets and delivering financial plans.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation affecting Estates and Buildings.

Trust Culture and Values:

At Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust, we are committed to a patient-centered culture that prioritizes safety and values each staff member's contribution. Our values are:

  • Caring: Delivering care around each patient's needs.
  • Safe: Making safety our prime concern.
  • Responsible: Taking responsibility for the hospital and its services.
  • Value Each Other: Valuing each other's contributions.
  • Inspiring: Empowering each other to develop and deliver improvements.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their application and include a copy of their CV.

Bank Partners is an employment agency/employment business (as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003) and is acting on behalf of its client in relation to this vacancy.