About this role
Job summary
You will be part of the team who are responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive maintenance and installation service across the Trust's estates, which will be responsive, efficient, financially effective and to a high standard.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Mechanical Estates Operations Manager the post-holder is responsible for providing leadership to the operational mechanical engineering team, the development of standardised practices and processes within their area of responsibility (trade group) and to support 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
Closing date of applications: 29 June 2026
Interview date: TBC
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship A degree level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience Recognised Appointed Person training/ Appointment
Experience Essential
Broad range of engineering experience in a building services environment in a large estate. Previous experience of Risk Management, from surveys, assessments, and action plans through to implementation of control measures.
Desirable
Significant experience in NHS engineering operations to include, Medical Gasses - HVAC systems - Water systems - Fire systems - Lifting Gear - Pressure systems - Steam raising plant
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queens Hospital
Belvedere Road
Burton-On-Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)