Building Team Leader
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Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Building Team Leader
The closing date is 20 November 2026
Job summary
The Team Leader is required to control a team of Building Craftsperson's and Maintenance Assistants, employed in the day-to-day Estates maintenance activity throughout the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and additionally support Estates Managers in control of contracted out Building/Engineering Works.
Main duties of the job
Must have excellent team leadership skills, be able to motivate subordinate staff and provide training, technical advice and support. Ability to communicate and liaise with other department managers to arrange suitable access to plant and equipment for maintenance and maintain good working relationships. Capable of being tactful and have persuasive skills in respect of providing and receiving complex and sensitive information.
Ensure timely and effective communication with Estates Officers, Fire Officers, Team Leaders and other members of the Estates, Facilities and Development team.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year on-call
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
356-26-8391347
Job locations
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road Cottingham
Hull
HU16 5JQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- To have completed and hold a BTEC/HNC/Diploma in Construction plus 3 years relevant construction experience
- OR a Degree plus 1 year relevant experience
- OR have equivalent practical and theoretical Building knowledge acquired through a diploma or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- IOSH Certificate for Managing Safely
- Suitable leadership qualification (NEBSS)
- Accreditation Certificate for Authorised Person 'Confined Spaces'
- P 405 Duty Manager for managing asbestos in Buildings
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate previous leadership experience in non-routine maintenance of complex engineering plant and equipment with a broad understanding of other building and engineering disciplines.
- Experience of liaison with and supervising building and engineering contractors.
Desirable
- Computer systems experience
- Previous leadership and engineering experience in a hospital environment
- Resuscitation/First Aid Training.
- Infection Control Awareness Training
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Knowledge of managing a computerised labour management system
- Knowledge of managing a computerised building services management system.
Desirable
- Lifting & Handling Training
- Fire Training
- Confined Space Training
- Asbestos Awareness Training
Other Requirements
Essential
- Hold a full valid driving licence.
- Must participate in a on call rota and respond in 30 minutes of call.
- To carry out the full range of on-call Duty Engineer duties during the on-call period covering emergency response requirements
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills and inter-personal skills.
- Good organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures.
- Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.
- Able to read, understand and analyse complex engineering drawings.
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- To have completed and hold a BTEC/HNC/Diploma in Construction plus 3 years relevant construction experience
- OR a Degree plus 1 year relevant experience
- OR have equivalent practical and theoretical Building knowledge acquired through a diploma or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- IOSH Certificate for Managing Safely
- Suitable leadership qualification (NEBSS)
- Accreditation Certificate for Authorised Person 'Confined Spaces'
- P 405 Duty Manager for managing asbestos in Buildings
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate previous leadership experience in non-routine maintenance of complex engineering plant and equipment with a broad understanding of other building and engineering disciplines.
- Experience of liaison with and supervising building and engineering contractors.
Desirable
- Computer systems experience
- Previous leadership and engineering experience in a hospital environment
- Resuscitation/First Aid Training.
- Infection Control Awareness Training
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Knowledge of managing a computerised labour management system
- Knowledge of managing a computerised building services management system.
Desirable
- Lifting & Handling Training
- Fire Training
- Confined Space Training
- Asbestos Awareness Training
Other Requirements
Essential
- Hold a full valid driving licence.
- Must participate in a on call rota and respond in 30 minutes of call.
- To carry out the full range of on-call Duty Engineer duties during the on-call period covering emergency response requirements
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills and inter-personal skills.
- Good organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures.
- Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.
- Able to read, understand and analyse complex engineering drawings.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road Cottingham
Hull
HU16 5JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road Cottingham
Hull
HU16 5JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Head of Estates
Hedley Wilson
01482675600
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year on-call
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
356-26-8391347
Job locations
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road Cottingham
Hull
HU16 5JQ
United Kingdom
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