Mechanical Supervisor | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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.

· 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.

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.

· 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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026