Deputy Mechanical Manager

Job overview

The Deputy Mechanical Manager is a pivotal leadership role within Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of mechanical systems across the estate. The postholder will lead the mechanical maintenance team, ensuring all planned and reactive works are delivered in accordance with statutory requirements, NHS HTM standards, and Trust policies.

This role demands a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, with responsibility for managing high-risk systems, ensuring Safe Systems of Work, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. The Mechanical Manager will also be accountable for the performance of Planned Preventative Maintenance systems — ensuring accurate scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of maintenance activities.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Mechanical Manager is a pivotal leadership role within Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of mechanical systems across the estate. The postholder will lead the mechanical maintenance team, ensuring all planned and reactive works are delivered in accordance with statutory requirements, NHS HTM standards, and Trust policies.

This role demands a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, with responsibility for managing high-risk systems, ensuring Safe Systems of Work, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. The Mechanical Manager will also be accountable for the performance of Planned Preventative Maintenance systems — ensuring accurate scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of maintenance activities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate risks affecting the Trust’s reputation, security, safety, and financial sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) and NHS guidance.
• Ensure quality control systems are in place and continuously improved.
• Contribute to the development and review of policies and protocols to support regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and report on compliance performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date compliance records and documentation for inspection readiness.