Job Title: Maintenance Operations Coordinator
The post holder will be responsible for the management of daily maintenance and upkeep of the hospital working closely with the facilities maintenance team and external contractors. They will also supervise front of house service teams working closely with the catering and housekeeping supervisors to ensure that an excellent service is maintained and improved within the hospital.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Operational Management:
o Line management responsibility of porters, housekeeping staff and catering staff.
o Work closely with the facilities manager and substitute when facilities manager is off site.
* To oversee daily working pattern for the Front of House team in order to meet the operational needs of the hospital.
* Assist front of house supervisors in drawing up rotas and service scheduling to meet the needs of the hospital.
* Monitor compliance with environmental cleaning audits and subsequent follow up actions in coordination with the housekeeping supervisor.
* Assist the catering supervisor to ensure the highest foods service standards are met, hygiene codes of practice are followed and improvements plans are implemented.
* Work closely with the maintenance team, coordinate repair and maintenance jobs in a safe and compliant manner, being mindful of the requirements of working in a live hospital setting.
* Maintain a strong working relationship with all Clinical Nurse Managers and Heads of Departments to ensure that the facilities department is contributing to the efficient functioning of the hospital.
* Participate in and contribute to health and safety in the hospital.
* Management and monitoring of data collection in relation facilities KPI's.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Leadership and Management:
o Can demonstrate leadership skills and management experience.
o Will have an understanding of relevant Health and safety and other legislative requirements.
* Communication and Customer Care:
o Excellent IT and organisational skills are an essential requirement.
o Effective communication and customer care skills with patients, visitors, customers, clients and staff.
* Facilities Management:
o Previous experience or knowledge of hygiene standards, infection control and HACCP would be beneficial.
o Experience in front of house operations is beneficial.
Benefits:
* Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
* Fully paid maternity and patery leave for new parents.
* Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
* Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
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