Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager

Trust: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL

Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday, 9am-5pm.

Pay Rate: £ 29.33 per hour

About the Trust:

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire as well as some people living across the borders in surrounding counties.

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our Estates team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. You will oversee the maintenance and management of mechanical systems across our hospital sites, ensuring a safe and suitable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Mechanical Systems: Ensure mechanical systems are operating safely and efficiently across multiple sites.
• Provide Expert Advice: Offer technical advice on mechanical systems to managers and staff.
• Contract Management: Manage all mechanical service contracts and ensure they meet regulations.
• Compliance & Safety: Make sure mechanical systems comply with all legal and safety requirements.
• Leadership & Coordination: Lead contractors and collaborate with other departments to meet service targets.
• Budget Oversight: Manage budgets, ensuring value for money and compliance with Trust policies.
• Training & Support: Provide technical training and advice to staff and contractors.
• Health & Safety: Ensure all systems are maintained safely, conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
• Emergency Support: Be part of the on-call team for major service issues, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care.

Requirements:

• Experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in a healthcare or facilities management setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations and best practices in mechanical systems and building services.
• Ability to manage budgets, contractors, and projects.
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering (HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent).
• Previous experience managing mechanical systems and contracts.
• Willingness to travel across Trust sites and respond to emergencies.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.