About this role
Job summary
The Mechanical Supervisor is a key operational role within Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of mechanical systems across the estate. Reporting to the Mechanical Manager, the postholder will manage and allocate work for the mechanical maintenance team; overseeing performance, conducting appraisals, and ensuring appropriate staff development and progression, ensuring that all planned and reactive works are carried out in line with statutory requirements, NHS HTM standards, and Trust policies.
This role requires a solid technical background in mechanical engineering, with responsibility for supporting the management of high-risk systems, promoting Safe Systems of Work, and assisting in maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. The Mechanical Supervisor will contribute to the delivery and performance of Planned Preventative Maintenance systems -- supporting the scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of maintenance activities.
Main duties of the job
Lead the strategic development and implementation of compliance strategies for hard FM services across multiple Trust departments, ensuring ongoing alignment with organisational objectives and regulatory changes.
Ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are integrated into daily operational activities and maintenance tasks.
Deliver challenging audit outcomes to teams, requiring advanced persuasive and motivational skills to overcome opposition and ensure implementation of corrective measures.
Maintain accurate compliance records and monitoring systems to support audit readiness and reporting.
Lead the development and implementation of Trust-wide Safe Systems of Work, formulating and adjusting risk management strategies that impact multiple departments and service areas.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description Job responsibilities
Lead negotiations and resolve disputes with contractors and senior stakeholders, often in highly contentious situations where agreement is critical to service continuity.
Communicate highly sensitive compliance failures and remedial actions to executive leadership and regulatory bodies, requiring advanced persuasive and reassurance skills in potentially hostile or emotive environments.
Present highly complex and contentious compliance challenges to multidisciplinary teams, requiring developed motivational and empathic skills to secure cooperation and drive urgent corrective action.
Plan and organise resource allocation and budget management for mechanical services across multiple departments, regularly reviewing and adjusting strategies to optimise efficiency and support Trust-wide objectives.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Level 3 NVQ Diploma or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline
Desirable
APMPS Mechanical AP Training or desire to become Authorised Person
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)