Mechanical Engineering Manager
The closing date is 07 October 2025
Job summary
Are you a qualified Mechanical Technician with significant relevant practical and management experience? Join our Estates Engineering Team and play a pivotal role keeping our Trust's critical services running 24/7. You'll be managing Planned Preventative Maintenance, emergency breakdowns and installations across multiple sites covering the on call service on a rota basis
What You'll Bring
Qualified mechanical engineer with extensive practical experienceThorough knowledge and understanding of technical data, specifications and issues relating to a wide range of Estates plant, equipment and systemsPractical experience working on a broad range of estates plant and systemsProven ability to manage an estates engineering teamTechnical knowledge of specifications, drawings and manualsFlexibility to travel across multiple Trust sites in your own/ Trust vehicleStrong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise under pressureCommitment to health, safety and high-quality workmanshipTeam member with shared goals of improvement, development and excellence.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with shift and on-call allowancesOngoing professional developmentTraining opportunitiesA supportive, collaborative team environmentThe chance to make a real difference to patient care by keeping essential services operational.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do
- Operate on a day shift and on call rota you will be actively responding to breakdowns and job requests.
- Manage the team to provide Planned Preventative Maintenance and fault-finding on generators, fire alarms, lighting and power, distribution boards, boilers, air-handling units, chiller plant, medical gas systems, calorifiers and hot & cold-water networks
- Assess, diagnose and provide solutions to complex faults on Healthcare Building Services
- Evaluate and respond effectively to emergency situations, prioritising safety for patients, staff and the public
- Conduct and document your own risk assessments for medium and high-risk tasks
- Ensure strict compliance with Trust policies, statutory standards and health & safety legislation
- Liaise with the Senior Management team in response to emergency situations including Estates participation in the Trust's Major Incident and Business Continuity Plan
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-EFM-BA-0847
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermeyne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermeyne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
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