Facilities Manager

About the Hospital

Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in the country. We are committed to delivering outstanding patient care in a safe, supportive environment.

Facilities Manager

Location: Oaks Hospital, Colchester

Hours: 37.5 per week, Full-Time

About the Hospital: Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in the country. We are committed to delivering outstanding patient care in a safe, supportive environment. Located conveniently on the outskirts of Colchester, the hospital opened on this site in 1994, with plenty of free parking for patients.

The role: We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager to manage the Maintenance team at Oaks Hospital, and to ensure the smooth running of the site and coordinate with contractors for both planned and reactive works. In this role you will support the other Heads of Departments with routine maintenance and refurbishment of the site ensuring we maintain a high IPC standard.

There will be a requirement to be on call on a rotational basis for Oaks Hospital and Springfield Hospital.

• Time served apprenticeship in a Mechanical or Electrical biased discipline
• Experience in line managing in a Maintenance Environment post apprenticeship or qualifications gained
• Experience in managing and co-ordinating Contractors and Service Engineers
• City & Guilds Part 1/2, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Understanding of Legionella prevention requirements within Hospital buildings
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety guidelines and applicable law
• Fire safety or Fire Risk Assessment training (desirable)

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2
  
  Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.