Estates Electrical Team Leader

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.

We are committed to providing high-quality specialist care to our service users and are recognized for the care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission rates our services as 'good'.

We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes, and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone's potential as change makers.

The Trust recognizes the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust.

Job overview

The post holder will supervise a team of seven operatives, comprising four qualified Electricians and two assistants. The team provides all electrical engineering and building maintenance functions to the Maudsley Hospital and several satellite properties situated throughout South London. Minor capital works projects are also undertaken by the team.

Main duties of the job

1. 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.
2. Assists Estates Officer in the compilation of statistical records and information on items such as water hygiene. Maintains departmental discipline, including sickness/absence and all other HR issues.
3. Participates in the recruitment of Trades Staff. Authorises and maintains records of normal, overtime, and on-call hours of Trades and Agency/Temporary Staff.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Undertakes agreed programmes of training in accordance with the requirements of the service and individual need. Undertakes skilled and unskilled manual works as required to ensure the timely completion of in-house and contract works. Participates in the Estates on-call rota as required.
9. Ensures planned preventative maintenance (PPM) works are issued to trades, agency/temporary staff for completion by the planned date and brings to the attention of the appropriate Estates Officer any non-completion of Statutory Planned Maintenance. Supervises and monitors work to ensure timely completion and in accordance with recognized industry standards.
10. To interpret and work from instructions, drawings, and specifications. To develop an understanding of all mechanical plant and equipment throughout all areas of responsibility both on site and within the community. To use all relevant tools and equipment. To carry out all other duties, as designated by the Estates Officer, including any function that's required using the skills and abilities appropriate to the position of mechanical team leader.

Person specification Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installations
• Completion of a recognized and registered apprenticeship coupled with a BTEC/HNC Level or City & Guilds.
• 18th Edition - BS7671
• City & Guilds level 3 - Electrical Inspection and Testing

Experience

• Demonstrate supervisory experience
• Demonstrate experience of working on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Experience of Racial Awareness/Diversity Training.
• NHS experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrate a level of language and mathematics appropriate to the requirements of the post.
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of trade-related legislation and statutory requirements.
• Competent in the installation and maintenance of plant, equipment, services, and fabric of buildings and services in the estates buildings.
• Must be able to work in patient-occupied areas and deal with potentially difficult situations.
• Must have the ability to fault find.
• Must be able to manage the resources available including labour, time, and financial constraints to provide the best use of those resources for the trust.
• A good understanding of the Mental Health Act and its implications.
• To have an understanding of Legionnaires Disease and its control and documentation.

Other

• Full driving licence.

The Trust is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and are committed to treating people fairly with compassion, respect, and dignity while promoting equality and human rights.

Please note:

• All applications for this post will need to be made online.
• Read and understand the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role. Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteria.
• The closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should a sufficient number of applicants have been received. We advise that you submit your application as early as possible.
• Once you have submitted your application, you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs.
• If you do not hear from us within three weeks from the closing date, your application has not been successful.
• Priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees.
• If you are successful and appointed, you authorise South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.
• We are a smoke-free Trust.