Job overview
The role will be is responsible for ensuring that all mechanical related maintenance and installation activities, including contract works is reviewed and completed to an appropriate standard throughout the Estate.
The role will require the post holder to work closely with technical and non-technical colleagues as part of providing a specialist mechanical knowledge and review process or as part of the overall planning of activities undertaken and completed by directly employed labour and contactors.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The role will also require the post holder to work closely with technical and non-technical colleagues as part of providing a specialist mechanical knowledge and review process or as part of the overall planning of activities undertaken and completed by directly employed labour and contactors.
You should also possess good interpersonal and communication skills including IT and both written and verbal.
This role includes on-call responsibilities. To meet service needs, you must be able to attend the hospital within an appropriate timeframe when called, hold a valid driving licence, and have use of your own vehicle.
Closing date of applications: 23 July 2026
Interview date: TBC
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Hold a valid driving licence
Desirable
- Use and familiarisation of external CAFM systems
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the relevant HTM's
- Have satisfactorily completed supervisory courses, and recognized apprenticeship in a Mechanical Trade discipline.
Desirable
- Current AP in various disciplines including HVAC, Water Hygiene and pressure system
- Has worked in an Acute Health care environment previously
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC / BTech or at least City & Guilds or NVQ 3 equivalent in a Mechanical/Plant Engineering
- Significant relevant experience post training
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This advert is for Mechanical Supervisor with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £36,883 - £44,899 pa (Salary is inclusive of a15% Recruitment & Retention Premia). The contract type is Permanent: On Call. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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