Job summary
- Main area
- Estates
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-7854758-APR26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Workshop Manager
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The post holder will be expected to provide a timely, safe, efficient and cost effective estates operational and maintenance service.
Responsible to the Head of Estates, with line management responsibility for all Team Leaders, and Estates maintenance personnel working within the Estates Department.
The post holder will act as a specialist on behalf of the Trust for all aspects of Engineering & Building Services and will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of the engineering infrastructure, systems and equipment.
It will be expected of the post holder to develop a positive/close working relationship with all other Facilities and Estates Managers, Divisional Departments Senior Management in both Clinical and Non-Clinical area’s and participates as a member of the Projects Team for all issues relating to the Trust Operational Service.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for Electrical, Mechanical, and Building services for the Trust.
· Facilitate a quality Estates service that is responsive to the Trust operational needs, ensuring that the service provided is efficient and effective and delivered to the highest possible standards maximising the Trust's assets for its patients, visitors and staff within the resources allocated.
· Provide detailed professional and technical estates advice and support to the Engineering Manager, Trust staff external contractors and consultants covering any issues relating to or that have an impact on the delivery of the operational service.
· Ensure compliance with all Statutory Standards, Codes of Practice, Health and Safety Guidance, Health Technical Memoranda, COSHH, Building Regulations and NHS Executive Directives, relating to Estates Services.
· Responsible for ensuring that engineering maintenance, including contract work, is carried out to the appropriate standard and specification, act as the Trust Clerk of works and commissioning specialist for site inspections, testing and commissioning to all new and refurbishment works carried out on both sites.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsible for Electrical, Mechanical, and Building services for the Trust.
· Facilitate a quality Estates service that is responsive to the Trust operational needs, ensuring that the service provided is efficient and effective and delivered to the highest possible standards maximising the Trust's assets for its patients, visitors and staff within the resources allocated.
· Provide detailed professional and technical estates advice and support to the Engineering Manager, Trust staff external contractors and consultants covering any issues relating to or that have an impact on the delivery of the operational service.
· Ensure compliance with all Statutory Standards, Codes of Practice, Health and Safety Guidance, Health Technical Memoranda, COSHH, Building Regulations and NHS Executive Directives, relating to Estates Services.
· Responsible for ensuring that engineering maintenance, including contract work, is carried out to the appropriate standard and specification, act as the Trust Clerk of works and commissioning specialist for site inspections, testing and commissioning to all new and refurbishment works carried out on both sites.
· Be responsible for ensuring specialist services and equipment used to deliver patient care is maintained, tested and commissioned in accordance with statutory standards, and where necessary instruct the relevant authorised personnel, laboratories or pharmacists for specialist areas such as :
o Piped medical gases
o Theatre air testing and verification
o Water sampling & testing
o Asbestos sampling, testing and air monitoring
· Monitor and review the building, mechanical, and electrical engineering service planned preventative maintenance system (PPM) and ensure that statutory and mandatory compliance is achieved.
· Takes the lead in all Engineering Governance issues including incident/complaints management, risk assessments and register management, Health & Safety, including RIDDOR, COSHH, and LOLER etc.
· Oversee minor schemes and Capital Works from design to completion.
· Responsible for performance monitoring and review, development of individual performance objectives and performance development review for all staff for which the post holder is responsible.
· Carry out any disciplinary actions needed to comply with Trust guidance on any issues with regard to staff sickness, attendance, dress, and code of conduct.
· Maintain and update divisional policies and procedures in accordance with Estates legislation and Trust protocol. Play a key role in the promotion and development of a safe working culture, work closely with the trust and outside safety professionals to achieve a safe working environment at all times.
· To participate on the Emergency on-call roster and to assist operational staff undertaking out-of-hour duties.
· Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate.
· Assist in producing ad hoc reports and in project work.
· Undertake any other duties requested, as appropriate to the banding.
· Engage in Continual Professional Development courses relevant to this position
See Job Description and Personal Specification for further details.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven engineering management experience which includes staff management/supervisory responsibilities
- Previous experience and understanding of Estates Maintenance
- Performance Management;Operational Management Experience
- Experience and Knowledge of technical developments, financial procedures and statutory reuqirements
Desirable criteria
- Relevant NHS Experience
Qulifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to at least HNC Level or equivalent in an engineering subject
- Willing to undertake further Training appropriate to role
Desirable criteria
- Relevant Management Qualification to Diploma level or equivalent
- AP Electrical (LV & AP Ventilation)
Practical
Essential criteria
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of a range of Software
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Self motivated, confident, leadership orientated. Enthusiastic and committed
Practical
Essential criteria
- Able to work on own initiative and prioritize workload
- Good Knowledge of IT Systems and able to identify and implement change
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to work across boundaries and build teams
- Able to interpret complex policies and national guidance
- Good Knowledge of IT Systems
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dawn Moss
- Job title
- Head of Estates
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01444 441881
- Additional information
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