Gerente de mantenimiento

Vanguard Healthcare Solutions somos un proveedor internacional de infraestructura y servicios clínicos, de propiedad privada y británico, que apoya a clientes del sector sanitario en todo el Reino Unido y en todo el mundo.

Nuestras instalaciones modulares y móviles, diseñadas y construidas específicamente, brindan a nuestros clientes quirófanos, salas, salas de endoscopia y unidades de descontaminación y diagnóstico nuevos o de reemplazo. Como parte de nuestra solución para nuestros clientes, también los apoyamos con equipos y equipos clínicos.

Nuestros valores definen cómo hacemos negocios con nuestros clientes, interna y externamente: Centrados en el paciente; Innovadores; Receptivos; Apasionados; Trabajo en equipo.

As a Maintenance Manager you will lead the maintenance operations for our mobile and modular medical facilities. The Maintenance Manager will ensure facilities operate efficiently, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and support the delivery of high quality healthcare services.

The role involves managing maintenance schedules, budgets, sub-contractor activities, and critical operational equipment, while collaborating with clinical teams to ensure medical facilities meet their operational needs.

Responsabilidades

Programación de mantenimiento:

• Develop and implement reactive and planned maintenance schedules for all mobile and modular facilities and ancillary equipment in line with the strategy.
• Monitor and optimise maintenance workflows to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Review audits that are undertaken by the CSM’s (Clinical Service Managers) and schedule maintenance works where required, ensuring compliance priority.
• Regularly review schedules and update them based on operational needs and facility audits.
• Use maintenance management software to track progress and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Liaise with external sub-contractors to ensure our maintenance schedules align with theirs.
• Ensure the Maintenance Planners schedules are in line with client expectations and facility availability.
• Support the CSM’s with water and air testing schedules and plan any ongoing works to remain compliant in these areas.

Team Leadership and Training:

• Provide leadership to the Maintenance Team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Deliver ongoing training to ensure staff are up to date on the latest equipment, safety protocols and compliance.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Promote a collaborative environment where staff can share ideas and contribute to process improvements.
• Conduct local HR Management when required.
• Deputise for the Maintenance Operations Manager when called upon.
• Support the duties of the Maintenance Planner and Maintenance Coordinator if and when required due to planned or unplanned absence.

Sub-Contractor Coordination:

• Establish clear expectations with sub-contractors, ensuring alignment with maintenance plans and schedules.
• Issue detailed instructions for work, including scope, timelines and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular on site inspections to ensure contractors deliver quality work on time and within budget.
• Establish relationships with sub-contractor counterparts.
• Maintain a pool of reliable sub-contractors, ensuring continuity of service.
• Ensure all documentation received by sub-contractors is controlled.
• Work closely with the Commercial Operations Team to ensure sub-contractors are appointed properly.

Revisión de auditoría y planificación de acciones:

• Review maintenance audits provided by CSM’s and the clinical teams to identify areas of improvement or immediate action.
• Develop and implement action plans to address findings from audits.
• Schedule regular audits and inspections to ensure consistent facility and equipment performance.
• Use audit data to inform updates to the maintenance strategy and prioritise resource allocation.

Operational Equipment Maintenance:

• Ensure all operational and ancillary equipment in the field is functioning optimally and safely. Develop schedules with the Maintenance Planner and CSM’s so these are not unexpected
• Implement a preventative maintenance programme to extend equipment lifespan and minimise breakdowns.
• Oversee repairs and replacements, maintaining detailed records of work conducted.
• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring issues and implement long term solutions.
• Support the clinical teams with the calibration of handheld and other in the field tools

Informes y toma de decisiones:

• Analyse maintenance reports and data to make informed decisions about resource allocation and priorities.
• Develop comprehensive maintenance performance reports for senior leadership.
• Identify and escalate critical maintenance issues that could impact clinical operations.
• Ensure decisions are aligned with the company’s operational goals and compliance requirements.
• Actuar como contacto operativo clave de guardia fuera del horario laboral.

Collaboration with Clinical Teams:

• Work closely with clinical staff to understand their operational needs and challenges.
• Ensure maintenance activities do not disrupt clinical services or patient care.
• Respond promptly to issues raised by clinical teams, prioritising critical repairs or adjustments.
• Maintain open communication channels to anticipate future maintenance needs.

Collaboration with Project Teams:

• Work closely with project managers to support on any maintenance tasks that may arise during the installation phase.
• Ensure all information is handed over to the maintenance team on project completion, including drawings, asset data and maintenance records.
• Support project managers with any client queries around post-handover maintenance.

Cumplimiento y seguridad:

• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety checks on equipment and facilities, addressing risks proactively.
• Train sub-contractors and staff on safety protocols and enforce compliance on site.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and incorporate them into maintenance practices.
• Realizar cualquier investigación de incidentes de accidente cuando sea necesario.
• Apoyar, crear y revisar RAMS internos y externos cuando sea necesario.

Emergency Response:

• Desarrollar e implementar planes de contingencia para fallas de equipos críticos o emergencias.
• Lead rapid response efforts to address urgent maintenance issues, minimising downtime.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors and internal teams to ensure quick resolution of emergencies.
• Review weather warnings, issue guidance to site teams and contractors, and make adequate preparations as required.
• Conduct post incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future preparedness.

Budget Management:

• Create and manage day to day maintenance budgets, ensuring cost effective use of resources.
• Monitor expenses, track spend against budget and provide financial updates to senior leadership.
• With support from the Maintenance Operations Manager and the Commercial Operations Team help negotiate contracts with suppliers and sub-contractors to secure favourable terms.
• Identify cost saving opportunities while maintaining service quality and compliance standards.

Requisitos

El candidato ideal aportará al puesto una combinación de experiencia técnica, capacidades de liderazgo y pensamiento estratégico.

Antecedentes educativos:

• Cualificación IOSH o equivalente.
• Certificación profesional en mantenimiento de ingeniería.
• Diplomas in mechanical, electrical, or building services disciplines is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field would be advantageous.

Experiencia:

• Sería ventajoso tener conocimiento de las orientaciones técnicas específicas del ámbito sanitario (HTM y HBN).
• ISO 90001, 14001, 45001 awareness.
• Minimum 5 years in maintenance management.
• Facilities Management.
• Se valorará experiencia previa en funciones de gestión de mantenimiento en el sector sanitario, de instalaciones modulares o móviles.
• Capacidad demostrada para gestionar subcontratistas y supervisar operaciones de mantenimiento a gran escala.
• Experiencia en la entrega de soluciones de mantenimiento que cumplen con los requisitos operativos y regulatorios.

Technical Expertise:

• Conocimiento de sistemas MEP y de agua relevantes para instalaciones de edificios.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for a variety of operational equipment.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software and technical reporting tools.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards for medical facilities and equipment.

Operational Skills:

• ·Exceptional planning and prioritisation skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to develop structured schedules and adapt plans in response to operational needs.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
• Effective time management skills to balance short term reactive maintenance with long term planning.

Leadership and Communication:

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, including sub-contractors and internal staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting, instruction, and negotiation.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
• Confidence in making decisions and providing direction under pressure.

Health and Safety Knowledge:

• In depth understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and enforcing safety compliance.
• Ability to train staff and contractors in safety procedures.
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential safety risks.

Perspicacia financiera:

• Experience in managing budgets, financial planning, and cost control.
• Capacidad para analizar datos financieros para tomar decisiones informadas.

Conocimientos de TI y sistemas:

• Competencia en software y sistemas de planificación de mantenimiento y Microsoft Office Suite, comprensión de sistemas BMS.

Beneficios del puesto: 

• 25 días al año (enero a diciembre) + días festivos en el Reino Unido
• Seguro de vida
• Pensión de la compañía 
• Plan de efectivo para atención médica  
• Membresías profesionales reembolsadas

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Vanguard Healthcare Solutions Ltd y Q-bital Healthcare forman parte del grupo de empresas Vanguard. www.vanguardhealthcare.co.uk