Mechanical Supervisor – NHS Trust
Location: Essex
Salary: £48,000 – £55,000 (Band 7, FRINGE)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
An NHS Trust based in Essex is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join their Estates and Facilities team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within a highly respected healthcare organisation, managing a small, skilled team of in-house engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and supervise a team of mechanical engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality maintenance and compliance services across the Trust’s estate.
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Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and minor project works.
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Ensure all works are carried out in line with statutory, mandatory, and NHS compliance requirements.
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Act as an Authorised Person (AP) in disciplines such as Ventilation, Medical Gas, or Water Systems (highly desirable).
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Manage contractors and service providers where necessary, ensuring service standards and compliance are maintained.
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Support the Estates Management Team in the development of strategies to improve operational effectiveness.
Requirements:
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Significant mechanical building services experience, ideally within a healthcare or similarly complex environment.
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Previous supervisory or leadership experience within an estates or facilities team.
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Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (e.g., HNC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
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AP status (or willingness to work towards) in Ventilation, Medical Gas or Water Systems is highly desirable.
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Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
Benefits:
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Competitive NHS salary with excellent pension and holiday entitlement.
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Opportunity for career progression within the NHS.
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Join a supportive and collaborative team environment.
If you are an experienced mechanical professional with leadership skills and a passion for maintaining critical healthcare environments, we would love to hear from you