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London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Sep 9

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must manage projects, line staff, ensure compliance, conduct audits, maintain building data, negotiate with contractors, and improve facilities while adhering to health and safety standards.
  • You will manage projects, oversee cleaning staff, ensure compliance with regulations, conduct audits, collect building data, and coordinate with contractors to maintain facilities and implement improvements.

Requirements

  • - Hold responsible for the delivery of delegated projects in the estate and facilities investment programme, including design, obtaining tenders, liaison with consultants and statutory bodies, agreeing standards and ensuring they are meet acceptance standards.
  • - Line manage all cleaning staff under your direction to include recruitment, training monitoring of work activity, authorising of hours worked and dealing with any performance issues.
  • - Ensures compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, technical guidance; develops policies in waste disposal, pest control, landscape maintenance, premises cleaning and ensures their implementation by regularly undertake site inspections to complete quality assessments of all matters relating to facilities and maintenance, raising and resolving issues with suppliers.
  • - Hold regular meetings with Local Group Managers to ensure all items relating to facilities & maintenance are identified and resolved within agreed timeframes.
  • - Capture and record building data to ensure we hold all relevant information relating to building components and building safety.
  • - Exchange specialist information with specialists, non-specialists; negotiates with contractors, suppliers, statutory agencies, utility companies.
  • - Able to make judgements across specialist estates and facilities issues taking into account legislation, H&S, conflicting demands with the ability to resolve complex faults.
  • - Undertake and record monthly audits relating to all facilities and maintenance performance, this includes reviewing contractor invoices are in line with contract arrangement.
  • - Line manage cleaners under your control to ensure the standard and frequency is maintained at all times.
  • - Collect data in respect of buildings assets and condition.
  • - Working closely with all colleagues to ensure team objectives are achieved.
  • - Deliver small projects in relation to improving our sites.
  • - Manage contractor to ensure works are delivers as per contract requirements.
  • - Contribute towards the development of service-wide agreements, policies and procedures and lead on their subsequent implementation where necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Hold responsible for the delivery of delegated projects in the estate and facilities investment programme, including design, obtaining tenders, liaison with consultants and statutory bodies, agreeing standards and ensuring they are meet acceptance standards.
  • Line manage all cleaning staff under your direction to include recruitment, training monitoring of work activity, authorising of hours worked and dealing with any performance issues.
  • Ensures compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, technical guidance; develops policies in waste disposal, pest control, landscape maintenance, premises cleaning and ensures their implementation by regularly undertake site inspections to complete quality assessments of all matters relating to facilities and maintenance, raising and resolving issues with suppliers.
  • Hold regular meetings with Local Group Managers to ensure all items relating to facilities & maintenance are identified and resolved within agreed timeframes.
  • Capture and record building data to ensure we hold all relevant information relating to building components and building safety.
  • Exchange specialist information with specialists, non-specialists; negotiates with contractors, suppliers, statutory agencies, utility companies.
  • Able to make judgements across specialist estates and facilities issues taking into account legislation, H&S, conflicting demands with the ability to resolve complex faults.
  • Undertake and record monthly audits relating to all facilities and maintenance performance, this includes reviewing contractor invoices are in line with contract arrangement.
  • Line manage cleaners under your control to ensure the standard and frequency is maintained at all times.
  • Collect data in respect of buildings assets and condition.
  • Working closely with all colleagues to ensure team objectives are achieved.
  • Deliver small projects in relation to improving our sites.
  • Manage contractor to ensure works are delivers as per contract requirements.
  • Contribute towards the development of service-wide agreements, policies and procedures and lead on their subsequent implementation where necessary.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Facilities Maintenance Officer?

The main responsibilities include delivering delegated projects in the estate and facilities investment programme, line managing cleaning staff, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, conducting site inspections, managing contractor works, and contributing to service-wide agreements and policies.

Who will I report to in this role?

You will be accountable to the Senior Facilities & Maintenance Officer.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include the ability to exchange specialist information, negotiate with contractors and suppliers, make judgments regarding facilities issues, resolve complex faults, and manage cleaning staff effectively.

Are there opportunities for training and development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for training and development, particularly in areas such as recruitment, performance management, and compliance with legislation.

How does this role contribute to the organization's vision?

The Facilities Maintenance Officer contributes by ensuring that facilities are maintained to support the delivery of outstanding emergency and urgent care, thereby helping to achieve the organization's vision.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits about the position?

You can contact Nicola Smith, the Facilities Manager, at nicola.smith175@nhs.net or by telephone at 07741015204.

What are the expectations around managing cleaning staff?

Expectations include recruitment, training, monitoring work activity, authorizing hours worked, and addressing any performance issues.

How often will I need to conduct audits related to facilities and maintenance performance?

You will need to undertake and record monthly audits related to all facilities and maintenance performance.

What type of projects will I be delivering in this role?

You will be delivering small projects aimed at improving the sites managed under your responsibility.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will be working closely with colleagues to ensure that team objectives are achieved while also managing specific responsibilities independently.

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