Overview
Reporting into the Mechanical Estates Operations Manager, the post-holder is responsible for providing leadership to the operational mechanical engineering team, developing standardised practices and processes within their area of responsibility (trade group) and supporting the delivery of modern maintenance services meeting compliant standards within a customer care focused environment. The post-holder will provide specialist leadership, advice and support on mechanical plant within the Trust.
Band 6
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership to the operational mechanical engineering team and develop standardised practices and processes within their trade group.
* Support the delivery of modern maintenance services that meet compliant standards within a customer care focused environment.
* Provide specialist leadership, advice and support on mechanical plant within the Trust.
* Assist the Estates Operations Manager in ensuring a cost‑effective and efficient engineering maintenance service.
* Deputise for the Estates Operations Manager in times of absence.
* Provide site technical knowledge to engineering project engineers/consultants.
* Participate in the Trust on-call rota for out-of-hours estate management.
* Cross-site working when required.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Role is within Band 6; leadership and mechanical engineering expertise required.
Dates
* Closing Date of Advert: 23 September 2025
* Interview Date: TBC
About the Trust and Benefits
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by understanding and appreciating the value of diversity. The Trust actively encourages applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. The Trust promotes an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme. A Guaranteed Interview Scheme exists for veterans who meet essential criteria. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and guarantees an interview for any candidate disclosing a disability who meets essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered on request. If you require alternative formats for application materials, contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust. We offer development opportunities, professional and leadership development, and ongoing support from recruitment through to joining and beyond. Staff benefits include an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes.
Working Arrangement and Other Details
For our roles we are open to flexible working arrangements including part-time/reduced hours/compressed hours/flexible start and finish times/fixed or flexible shifts/annualised hours/term-time hours/hybrid working. The Trust will discuss available options during interview.
Most posts are subject to a DBS check; having a criminal record does not necessarily bar you from employment. New employees may be charged for the cost of their DBS check if required. All correspondence related to applications will be sent via the Trac.system account. UK visa/work requirements apply for non-UK applicants. Privacy notice information is available on the Trust website.
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