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ESTATES DEPARTMENT
ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL - PAISLEY
BAND 7
Shift pattern: Mon-Fri – 08:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs (37.5 hrs p/w)
The ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL Estates Department are seeking a highly motivated and experienced ESTATES MANGER (Building) to join their team.
This exciting, highly rewarding sought after post offers individuals the opportunity to manage and support the ongoing maintenance and repair some of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s most valuable and high profile property assets.
As a valued member of the team, you will assist in the provision of a comprehensive maintenance, repair and minor works service within NHS GG&C sites, which will significantly contribute to the provision of excellent patient care.
We wish to appoint an Estates Manager (Building), with core building related skills to ensure the provision of a safe, efficient and effective maintenance service for the estate, inclusive of all plant & equipment, building services, building repairs including Grounds and Gardens maintenance.
The post requires the applicant to have a degree in a “Building or Construction “related discipline as per the attached Job Description.
You will be expected to have a wide range of hospital buildings maintenance experience complete with proven man management skills and knowledge of specialist hospital services.
It is a prerequisite to ensure compliance of service within agreed statutory, mandatory, safety, environmental, quality standards, policies and procedures and providing a safe working environment for patients, staff and visitors.
The successful applicant will require good communication and management skills and have the ability to work to deadlines in an ever demanding environment. You will need to have the ability to provide leadership to those reporting to / working for you. The successful applicant will need to be able to work effectively as part of a team while fostering positive and co-operative relationships with all other groups and departments; internal and external to the organisation.
Refer to the attached job description for more detail regarding the post.
BENEFITS:
All employees are provided with an individual personal development plan which will equip you with the skills necessary to excel in this role. NHS GG&C offers outstanding employees the opportunity to progress within the organisation, through the provision of further training and adult apprenticeship schemes.
As an NHS employee you will be eligible to join the attractive NHS Pension Scheme, and also be eligible for a wide range of other benefits and discount schemes offered by third party providers.
Informal enquiries should be forwarded to:
Name: Hugh McCartan, Site Manager Operational Estates:
Tel: 0141 314 7064
Email: hugh.mccartan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
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