Property Maintenance Manager
Electus Healthcare currently has a recruitment opportunity available for a Property Maintenance Manager
The position is offered on full time permanent basis and will attract a competitive remuneration package
Are you ready for a change? A brand-new challenge, where you can utilise your skills
The successful individual will manage the groups approach to estates management and maintenance, providing leadership on any estates issues and implementing strategies that promote an environment which is Health and Safety led.
This is a brilliant permanent opportunity offering Monday-Friday, 9-5 hours and paying a competitive salary plus a range of bonus’ and company benefits.
The position is open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, candidates of any sexes or sexual orientation. All vacancies are posted both externally and internally to ensure access to all applicants
About the role
The ideal candidate will have the ability and confidence to create a solid Estates function for the Group. They will also be expected to possess an in-depth understanding of buildings, property and facilities maintenance, coupled with a thorough knowledge of all the relevant and most up to date legislation.
Duties include:
Creating and developing a successful Estates function for the group in line with the overall business strategy.
Developing, implementing and regularly reviewing Health and Safety policies for the group, ensuring they comply with all current regulations and guidelines.
Management of the dedicated onsite maintenance person at each care home, ensuring the maintenance of the home is to a high standard and compliant with company policy, and any applicable legislation.
Undertaking regular health & safety inspections of the care homes, office areas and plant rooms, ensuring risk is managed and actions are monitored.
Managing and coordinating all planned preventative maintenance and statutory inspections/testing, ensuring they are completed in line with legislation.
Dealing with and building relationships with external contractors.
Negotiating pricing for the group with regards to maintenance and estates contracts.
Managing the estates spend against budget.
Managing and coordinating any emergency call outs for reactive maintenance.
Offering solutions to any estates issues that may arise as well as providing advice and guidance.
Working with contractors and our onsite teams to ensure issues are resolved promptly.
Promoting a health and safety culture, modelling good practice and providing training to the team.
Ensuring any hazards are identified and rectified in a timely manner.
Undertaking, reviewing and implementing Estates & Facilities risk assessments and COSHH assessments for the Maintenance Team.
Acting as the competent person for the water hygiene/legionella and Asbestos.
Co-ordinating Estates & Facilities statutory and health and safety training requirements for dedicated onsite maintenance persons.
Undertaking health, safety & environment training throughout the year.
Managing, monitoring and reporting on any health, safety & environment audits, fire risk assessment actions for Estates & Facilities and any other maintenance related audits that are undertaken.
Issuing hot works permits and permits to work.
Key skills & attributes:
Essential Criteria:
Excellent knowledge of buildings, property, and facilities management
Excellent knowledge of H&S Legislation regarding buildings.
Minimum 3 year’s experience in a similar role.
Desirable Criteria:
IOSH qualification or training highly desirable.
Excellent IT skills.
Excellent organisational skills.
A ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to use own initiative and be proactive.
Strong interpersonal skills, capable of communicating at various levels.
The ability to manage others and lead a successful team.
You will embrace the high level of responsibility that comes with the role, striving for the highest standards and safest environments for our residents and our teams.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Previous demonstrable knowledge of buildings, property, and facilities management
- Excellent knowledge of H&S Legislation regarding buildings.
- Minimum 3 year’s experience in a similar role.
Electus Healthcare
Electus Healthcare, a Northern Ireland based Care Home provider specialising in Nursing, Residential, Mental Health, Dementia, Learning Disability and Physical Disability Care. The word Electus means 'Chosen' in Latin. Electus Healthcare’s vision is to provide exceptional care by people who have ‘Chosen to Care’. We foster a culture where our People embody our Values and Behaviours, embracing Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our Mission - To enable Residents to have a meaningful, fulfilled, and independent life, within a ‘risk safe’ and well led environment.
Electus Healthcare are a new and dynamic healthcare provider, specialising in delivering the highest possible standards of person centred care. Electus have eight care homes in Northern Ireland, offering a range of services from nursing, dementia, mental health and complex needs care. Would you like to join our amazing team of healthcare professionals? Electus are devoted to the professional development of all our team members, investing in a wide range of training and skill building opportunities that help to boost confidence and ability. The Electus culture promotes team working and supporting one another to provide the best care possible for our residents.