Maintenance Team Leader in Kirkwall

People. Initiative. Pride. We see more than just service.

Location: Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall, Orkney

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4.30pm - 38.75 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

At Robertson Facilities Management, we see them our way. We’re professional enough to make every collaboration count. Driven enough to deliver the very best service to everyone we work with. Friendly enough to make sure any environment we manage is as enjoyable as it is safe. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. As a Maintenance Team Leader, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the partners we work with, and for a truly sustainable future.

What you’ll do:

• Lead by example in culture of safety, opportunity, inclusiveness, and diversity.
• Ensure Robertson Group safety and quality control standards are upheld.
• Ensure compliance record keeping is maintained to a high standard to maintain compliance with statutory requirements, contract service standards and SHTMs.
• Liaise with client representatives regularly ensuring positive constructive relationships based on long term partnership.
• Plan, prepare, organise, implement, direct and control work schedules carried out by directly employed labour and subcontractors.
• Undertake planned, responsive and cyclical maintenance work either independently, under the supervision of the Contract Manager or as assistant to a maintenance tradesman.
• Operate at all times with safe working practices with due regard to Health and Safety Regulations, COSHH, Waste Disposal etc in accordance with legislative requirements and policies and procedures of RFM.
• Maintain asset histories, maintenance records and helpdesk reports using the CAFM system, informing the Contract Manager or tradesmen of any follow up action that may be required.
• Take part in an On-Call rota providing 24hrs, 365 days cover to the Facilities.
• Ensure Purchase Orders are raised accurately and that all variations are costed and agreed.

What you’ll need:

• Knowledge and understanding of NHS “SHTM 00 best practice guidance for health care engineering” policies and principles.
• A strong technical focus with knowledge of Building Regulations.
• Experience in electrical power distribution systems/ lighting systems.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, A/C, air handling systems, HVAC control systems, and BMS control systems.
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Budget awareness to balance need for quality & profit.
• Analytical & problem solving skills.

The successful candidate will require a PVG/Disclosure Check.

Who we’re looking for:

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Contract Manager in the delivery of a comprehensive property maintenance service to Balfour Hospital. The post holder will oversee the allocation of work to other tradesmen, whilst they will be expected to lead their particular core skill as a Senior member of the Engineering Team. The post holder will also be expected to undertake any property maintenance work within their range of competence.

Working the Robertson Way:

• We listen: Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.
• We are professional: Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.
• We take responsibility: Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.
• We are determined to succeed: Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.
• We are one team: We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted.

What’s in it for you?

• In addition to the hourly rate, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits:
• 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time positions).
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more.

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We’re a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That’s why we’re working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included, and where we can all be our authentic selves.

Apply now: If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you.