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Job summary

Main area
Estates
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-COR-BR-5970-B
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
basilodon
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/11/2026 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Engineering Team Leader

Band 6

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Job overview

Responsible for the electrical & mechanical engineering section including supporting the first line management of directly employed staff.

Act as Authorised Person in relation to Low Voltage Electrical systems.

To supervise the Estates Technicians ensuring compliance with Trust safety procedures and standards.

Issue work to team members, utilising the maintenance management system, to ensure breakdown and planned maintenance works are carried out efficiently and effectively.  Ensure that the maintenance management system is kept updated and accurately records work to be done and completed works.

Responsibe for checking the quality of work carried out by in-house directly employed labour (DEL) maintenance team and external contractors and ensuring that appropriate remedial works are carried out and job sheets are correctly completed and returned to the Helpdesk in a timely manner.

Adopt a flexible approach to works and a good understanding of other trades, services and plant.

 

Main duties of the job

please see attached Job description to give the full overview of the job specification and requirements 

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Minimum equivalent experience recognized and registered engineering apprenticeship or NVQ equivalent in a Mechanical or electrical services discipline.

knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus specialist knowledge, or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of: Health Technical Memorandums 06-02 – Electrical safety guidance for low voltage systems 03-01 Specialised ventilation for healthcare premises. Knowledge of water Hygiene 02-01 – Medical Gas pipeline systems 08-03 - Management of bedhead services in the health sector 04-01 – Safe water in healthcare premises

essential

Essential criteria
  • Must have a full driving licence. To wear protective clothing/uniform as required Able to travel to other Trust sites when required.

knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety, current Electrical/Mechanical/building services legislation. Recent practical working experience or mechanical plant. Experience of working within a building services team. Previous supervisory position. Working in a multi- Skilled team) Ability to interpret technical schematics Recent practical working Provide technical advice to workforce teams. Demonstrate a level of Judgement across a range of Estates issues considering legislation H&S and conflicting demands of the Trust

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nick Morrison
Job title
Estates Operations manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07952702098
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