Facilities Manager MFT Portering Services inTaunton inTaunton PUBLISHED 11 NOV 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year  PERMANENT 

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic healthcare setting? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive and dedicated Facilities Manager to oversee our Multi-Function Team (MFT), Portering, Waste, and Distribution teams. You'll ensure our services operate efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards, enhancing the patient and staff experience across the hospital.

  • Lead and manage a team of approximately 67 colleagues, overseeing daily operations across MFT, Portering, and Waste Management.
  • Work closely with clinical, non-clinical, and emergency service teams to maintain and improve service standards.
  • Plan and coordinate service delivery, manage resources effectively, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Oversee budgetary responsibilities for relevant services, contributing to cost control and continuous improvement.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management to ensure a high-performing team.

About us

Valid Driving License is essential as travel between sites may be required.


What We Offer?

  • A supportive, innovative work environment focused on quality patient care.
  • Training for on-call duties, as well as opportunities for personal and professional growth within the Trust.
  • Please see attached job description for more information.

Informal phone calls welcome - Lee Prosser -Deputy Head of Facilities Services - or

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic healthcare setting? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive and dedicated Facilities Manager to oversee our Multi-Function Team (MFT), Portering, Waste, and Distribution teams. You'll ensure our services operate efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards, enhancing the patient and staff experience across the hospital.

  • Lead and manage a team of approximately 67 colleagues, overseeing daily operations across MFT, Portering, and Waste Management.
  • Work closely with clinical, non-clinical, and emergency service teams to maintain and improve service standards.
  • Plan and coordinate service delivery, manage resources effectively, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Oversee budgetary responsibilities for relevant services, contributing to cost control and continuous improvement.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management to ensure a high-performing team.

About us

Valid Driving License is essential as travel between sites may be required.


What We Offer?

  • A supportive, innovative work environment focused on quality patient care.
  • Training for on-call duties, as well as opportunities for personal and professional growth within the Trust.
  • Please see attached job description for more information.

Informal phone calls welcome - Lee Prosser -Deputy Head of Facilities Services - or



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