Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.As a Decontamination & Water Hygiene Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational activities of Sodexo Healthcare, Hard FM Estates Department within the guidelines and objectives agreed with the Head of Estates Manager. Provide management and supervision of the estates engineers and specialist contract staff whilst carrying out maintenance activities and where appropriate, manage new work projects within the PFI’s.What you’ll do: Oversee day-to-day decontamination and water hygiene tasks and teams at RSUH and Haywood PFI sites.Lead AP for fault diagnosis, repair, and testing of medical devices like sterilizers, washer disinfectors, and endoscope re-processors, ensuring compliance with HTM 01-01, HTM 01-06 & BS EN 16442.Serve as lead RP for Water to ensure compliance with HTM 04-01 and L8 regulations.Organize and manage quarterly and annual audits for water hygiene and legionella prevention.Review daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly validation test results for decontamination, adhering to current guidance and AE recommendations.Manage planned maintenance for medical devices, following manufacturers' recommendations.Interpret water quality results (chemical and microbiological) and take necessary actions in line with Trust policy and Water Safety Plan.Ensure compliance with the Project Agreement, legislative, statutory, and HTM requirements; support Senior Management in lifecycle and maintenance plans.Oversee the commercial and quality management of the contract, ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties, while monitoring performance and budgets.Manage a team ensuring safe operation of plant and equipment, supervise craft staff, conduct appraisals, and maintain a safe working environment.What you bring: Time-served electrical apprenticeship with extensive multi-skilled maintenance experience in electrical and mechanical trades.HNC/HND in engineering with prior decontamination and water hygiene experience.Ability to interpret validation reports for medical devices and apply knowledge to maintenance tasks.Proven supervisory or management experience in engineering, with a broad range of technical skills at a supervisory level.Prepared to work on a standby rota and attend relevant internal and external courses.Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations, including Pressure Systems, COSHH, Water Fittings Regulations, and Medical Gas.Proficient in report writing, computer literacy (preferably with Building Management Systems knowledge), and strong verbal, written, and mathematical communication skills.Self-motivated, adaptable, problem-solving, and capable of remaining confident and logical under pressure, with a strong sense of urgency.Experience in electrical engineering maintenance and healthcare settings, including water hygiene RP/deputy RP and decontamination AP experience. (desirable)Experience working with multi-discipline trade groups and specialized knowledge of healthcare environments. (desirable)What we offer: Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement PlanA Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.Flexible and dynamic work environment Competitive compensation Full training and full protective uniform supplied.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Keep your career running smoothly.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.Package DescriptionYou bring the skills. We’ll bring the opportunities.40 hours per weekMonday to Friday £56,704.47 per yearBonus schemeCheck your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is ST4 6QGAbout The CompanyAbout Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
