Deputy Mechanical Manager

Overview

The Deputy Mechanical Manager is a pivotal leadership role within Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of mechanical systems across the estate. The postholder will lead the mechanical maintenance team, ensuring all planned and reactive works are delivered in accordance with statutory requirements, NHS HTM standards, and Trust policies.

This role demands a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, with responsibility for managing high-risk systems, ensuring Safe Systems of Work, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. The Mechanical Manager will also be accountable for the performance of Planned Preventative Maintenance systems — ensuring accurate scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of maintenance activities.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact:
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Joao Silva

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