Estates Officer - Mechanical bias

Insight Executive Group are supporting a public sector client within Yorkshire to appoint an Estates Officer with a Mechanical bias to their team.-

Ideally the client would like an interim to permanent solution, 3 months interim contract and then move onto a substantive post. The hourly rate is -28, paid via an Umbrella Company.-

The Estates Officer (Mechanical) will hold responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of engineering services throughout the site.-This includes all heating, domestic water services, ventilation, medical gases, decontamination, Theatre systems, lifts and all other engineering services as designated by the Estates Operations Manager (Mechanical) and the Head of Estates.

Main duties:

• Accountable to the Head of Estates and Estates Operations Manager (M&E) for the cost effective and efficient operation of all plant, equipment and services within their control, to include the planning monitoring and co-ordination of engineering maintenance programmes.-
• Deputise for the Estates Operations Manager and other Estates Officers as required.-
• Actively participate in the implementation, operation, and improvement of computer aided facilities management (CAFM) software, identifying and utilising methods to monitor work streams and gaps in compliance.-
• Prepare reports on a wide range of subjects, such as response time analysis, compliance.-
• Manage consultants, temporary technical staff, contractors, trade and operational staff within the department as required.-
• Manage all directly employed staff, including all personnel issues, recruitment, grievance, disciplinary and capability matters.-
• Manage engineering maintenance on a day to day basis, including dealing with operational incidents as and when they arise acting as AP for a range of mechanical or electrical services as designated by the senior management team.
• Manage, plan, organise and implement the programme of engineering maintenance, taking in to account the operational requirements of the site and ensure any non-compliances are resolved or escalated immediately. Ensure all mechanical services are maintained in line with industry schemes such as the Legionella Control Association, L8 and WIAPS or equivalent.

The ideal candidate will:

• Degree Level Education and/orHNC qualification or equivalent experience.-
• Asbestos Awareness qualification-
• Authorised Person qualification in: low voltage, decontamination, ventilation, medical gas pipeline systems, lifting equipment OR willingness to undertake and achieve such training within 12 months of appointment.-

If you are interested in the position, please apply below and we will be in touch.