Mechanical Manager

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with HTMs, statutory requirements and Trust policies for all mechanical systems.
• Act as Authorised Person and technical lead for mechanical engineering, providing Trust-wide assurance and advice.
• Lead delivery of planned and reactive maintenance programmes, ensuring safety, performance, and service continuity.
• Manage mechanical services teams and contractors across multiple sites, including performance, development and accountability.
• Oversee CAFM systems to ensure accurate asset data, compliance tracking and reporting.
• Lead audits, risk management, and incident investigations, ensuring actions are implemented and risks mitigated.
• Manage budgets, procurement and contract performance, ensuring value for money.
• Support lifecycle planning and capital projects, providing expert input into asset replacement and resilience.
• Produce performance reports and present to senior stakeholders, supporting governance and decision-making.

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Person specification

Education & Qualification

Essential criteria

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Authorised Person (or ability to achieve within 12 months) in one or more of: HTM 02-01 (MGPS), HTM 03-01 (Ventilation), HTM 04-01 (Water).
• City & Guilds 2079 -11 Cat 1 Safe Handling of Refrigerants City and Guilds 6187, 6090 or 7189 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning NVQ Level 2 / Level 3 City and Guilds F Gas Compliance
• Registered with a recognised professional body (e.g., IWFM, CIBSE, IOSH, NEBOSH).
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and experience of CAFM software e.g Maximo, MRI or IDOX
• Demonstrable staff management experience, including contractor oversight.
• Minimum of 5 years Industry relevant experience in delivery of multi-disciplined contract

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of mechanical engineering in healthcare settings; deep familiarity with HTMs, relevant British Standards and statutory legislation.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and legal requirements impacting NHS estates and facilities.
• Significant experience managing compliance audits, including regulatory and contractual obligations.

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• Some roles may require weekend shift working across multiple sites
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

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