# Mechanical Supervisor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mechanical-supervisor/0306fee6-d48d-445f-9048-f317034be934 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mechanical-supervisor/0306fee6-d48d-445f-9048-f317034be934.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Derby - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £36,883 - £44,899 pa (Salary is inclusive of a15% Recruitment & Retention Premia) - **Contract type:** Permanent: On Call - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T09:12:22.963Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/BurtonOnTrent/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Estates_Mechanical_Supervisor/Estates_Mechanical_Supervisor-v8142913 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8142913?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK 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 ## Documents - [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 462.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10441819) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.