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Estates Tradesperson (Building Bias)

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Facilities Management
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in building/joinery, maintain high standards, provide technical advice, assist in planning, execute controlled operations, and participate in on-call rotas.
  • You will maintain properties, ensure quality standards, advise on safety compliance, assist in maintenance planning, execute controlled operations, develop procedures, and provide support across sites.

Requirements

  • North Manchester General Hospital are looking to recruit an experienced tradesperson with a Building/Joiner bias to our ever expanding team.
  • To ensure that the properties are maintained in accordance with the service level agreements and to the appropriate quality and standards expected
  • To maintain a high-quality environment for both clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors.
  • Provide technical advice to other estates staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures
  • To assist, plan and organise operational maintenance for the Trust under guidance.
  • Execute a range of controlled operations e.g. isolations, interruptions of mechanical supplies, under guidance
  • Review and develop maintenance procedures including maintenance programmes for new equipment and regulatory changes.
  • Provide estates assistance across MFT sites as required for resilience and as instructed by senior staff.
  • Participation in the Estates on-call rota or any other rota as required to meet the service demands.

Responsibilities

  • To ensure that the properties are maintained in accordance with the service level agreements and to the appropriate quality and standards expected
  • To maintain a high-quality environment for both clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors.
  • Provide technical advice to other estates staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures
  • To assist, plan and organise operational maintenance for the Trust under guidance.
  • Execute a range of controlled operations e.g. isolations, interruptions of mechanical supplies, under guidance
  • Review and develop maintenance procedures including maintenance programmes for new equipment and regulatory changes.
  • Provide estates assistance across MFT sites as required for resilience and as instructed by senior staff.
  • Participation in the Estates on-call rota or any other rota as required to meet the service demands.

FAQs

What qualification or experience is required for the Estates Tradesperson role?

Candidates should have prior experience as a tradesperson with a Building/Joiner bias, along with relevant qualifications in the field.

What are the main responsibilities of the Estates Tradesperson?

The role involves maintaining properties according to service level agreements, ensuring quality standards, providing technical advice, planning operational maintenance, reviewing maintenance procedures, and participating in the Estates on-call rota.

Is there an opportunity for career development within this position?

Yes, MFT fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, offering equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent.

Will I have to work on different sites?

Yes, the Estates Tradesperson may be required to provide assistance across MFT sites as needed for resilience and as directed by senior staff.

What is the working environment like at North Manchester General Hospital?

The working environment focuses on creating a high-quality environment for clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors, as part of the ongoing hospital redevelopment.

Is participation in on-call duties mandatory?

Yes, participation in the Estates on-call rota or any other rota is required to meet service demands.

How does MFT ensure staff well-being?

MFT is committed to protecting health and wellbeing and creates a culture of inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all staff members.

What kind of projects is the hospital currently involved in?

The hospital is undergoing a significant redevelopment as part of MFT’s commitment to improve healthcare quality, safety, and patient experience.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Ed Bond, Business Support Manager at edward.bond@mft.nhs.uk or call 0161 9223255.

Is the working scale at MFT different from other NHS Trusts?

Yes, MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.8bn, which means it offers more opportunities compared to most other NHS Trusts.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.