Estates Officer - Maintenance & Engineering Specialist

The CAFM & BMS Manager reports direct to the Head of Estates and will play a lead role in successfully implementing, mobilising and managing the new trust-wide Facilities CAFM system being rolled out within the acute, community and mental health sites. The post-holder will have full responsibility for the maintenance and management of the CAFM system and Web Portal and for developing a robust strategy which encompasses roll out and transition, developing relevant service level agreements and key performance indicators, data cleansing, naming conventions, management of data, ongoing training of all system users and development of the overall system.

Required to communicate daily with (including but not limited to) informing, consulting, persuading, instructing all relevant EFM staff

Will be required to communicate with managers/staff outside of EFM in a professional and effective way entirely consistent with the Trust values;

Form effective working relationships with key estates and facilities staff who specifically utilise the CAFM and control of contractors systems

Work collaboratively with the acute workshop manager, the community and mental health operational estates lead, acute hotel services lead and central helpdesk co-ordinator in driving workforce performance and introducing optimal working arrangements derived from the utilisation of the CAFM system, relating to both planned and reactive maintenance.

Work collaboratively with the Capital team regarding minor and major refurbishment works, ensuring all information is captured in the correct format and is effectively uploaded onto the CAFM system

In conjunction with the other Estates Managers/Estates Officers undertake on-call duties providing support and advice out of hours for all Estates and Building related services.

Act as authorised person for one more of the following disciplines Piped Medical Gas, Electrical, ventilation, water safety, pressure systems and Lifts, subject to experience and relevant training

Act as the primary BMS Manager.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card
, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce
, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty
, and breathtaking coastlines
, with vibrant cities like Bristol
, Bath
, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London
.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities
, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Please refer to detailed job description of the Estates Officer Maintenance & Engineering Specialist attached.

• HNC or equivalent in an Engineering or Building discipline or equivalent experience;
• Plus, specialist knowledge acquired through experience in CAFM operating systems;
• Degree level qualification in an estates or building services related discipline or equivalent experience.

• Experience of operating a CAFM system within a facilities/maintenance environment;
• Experience in working with changes and improvements to asset management systems;
• Experience of compiling a range of reports based on CAFM database and technically
• Experience of managing a busy helpdesk within a facilities/maintenance environment

• A broad technically competent background
• Understanding the relationship between the CAFM system and the needs of the organisation;
• Understanding of the users requirements and concepts behind various maintenance regimes; A complete understanding of the interrelationship between assets and their maintenance and lifecycle requirements; A working knowledge of Health & Safety and relevant current legislation and guidance Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year
  
  RRP of £3,000.00 per annum paid monthly