Facilities Teamleader

Job Specification: Facilities Team Leader at Hospital

Position: Facilities Team Leader
Location: Preston
Employment Type: Temp to Permanent (subject to suitability)
Working Hours: 5 days out of 7, including some weekends as per business needs
Enhanced DBS Required

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Service Management: Ensure that catering and cleaning services are operated at the highest quality at all times.
• Policy Adherence: Strictly adhere to company policies at all times.
• Health and Safety Standards: Maintain health and safety standards consistently.
• Personal Appearance: Ensure personal appearance, including uniform, is of the highest standard in line with company policy.
• Management Support: Act as the eyes and ears of the management team on-site, addressing health and safety issues promptly.
• Team Management: Manage the site team to ensure operating standards are maintained and all documents and audits are completed within the correct timeframe.

Health & Safety Duties:

• Communication: Participate in communication activities through formal and informal channels on safety matters to ensure a free flow of ideas.
• Safety Image: Reflect the OCS safety image positively through your actions.
• Training: Ensure you have received the necessary training to competently carry out your duties and responsibilities.
• Personal Responsibility: Acknowledge and accept personal responsibility for safety.
• Safe System of Work: Review the safe system of work prior to the commencement of work activities.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that plant and equipment are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Health & Safety Concerns: Raise any concerns over health and safety breaches in accordance with company procedures.

Group Safety Support:

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Group Health and Safety team to receive safety advice and support.
• Safety Initiatives: Implement safety initiatives within your areas of control.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Enhanced DBS: Required.
• Experience: Previous experience in facilities management, preferably within a healthcare setting.
• Skills: Strong leadership and communication skills, ability to manage a team effectively, and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations.