Maintenance Manager – Mechanical

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Torquay is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee Mechanical maintenance services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational estate management, particularly in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing external contractors. Competitive benefits include generous annual leave and an attractive pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Attractive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• A strong track record managing a customer-focused Estates service.
• Experience in a complex healthcare environment.
• Proven record of Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Mechanical maintenance service activities.
• Monitor team performance and external contractors.
• Assist in producing and delivering estates operational plans.

Skills

Operational estate management knowledge

Knowledge of legislation for estates services

Building engineering knowledge

Risk assessment skills

Quality control implementation

Education

Degree or minimum HND/HNC in relevant estate discipline

Accredited qualification in management

Professional qualification towards NHS membership

Tools

Maintenance planning systems

Building engineering standards

Job description

Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Maintenance Manager – Mechanical

The closing date is 14 December 2025

Lead & co‑ordinate the day‑to‑day activities of the Mechanical maintenance service, so as to deliver a robust, technically strong, customer‑responsive service which complies with relevant statutory directives.

Also to monitor and guide the staff within your team, and be responsible for external contractors completing their tasks and objectives safely and effectively.

As there are several similar roles advertised within the Estates Department please apply for all vacancies that you are interested in.

Main duties of the job

Do you want to work for an innovative and integrated healthcare organisation in a role which combines senior leadership and technical knowledge? Then look no further – we are looking for a bright and ambitious Operational Estates Officer to join our great team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking someone who has a strong track record of managing and delivering a customer‑focused Estates service at a similar level in a highly complex environment, preferably in healthcare.

We need Estates Officers who will lead a team, where quality of service, safe patient and staff environment, strong financial management and statutory compliance are the key drivers within all areas of the service. This is a key role within our operational team, and we are keen to recruit motivated individuals who will help us to provide the levels of service that we continually strive to provide to our patients and clinical colleagues. As a manager and leader the post holder will assist in the production and delivery of the organisation's estates operational plans and will provide operational support in the delivery of capital projects. They will provide line management accountability for associated staff and will ensure appropriate financial, workforce and performance management arrangements are in place.

About us

Why Work With Us

Our Estate Team are a welcoming group who will be happy to support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment.

We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great work–life balance. We'll support you, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.

In addition, there is 27 days annual leave (rising to 30 days) plus bank holidays, NHS discounts and an attractive NHS pension scheme.

We need all Estates and Facilities staff to own and live our organisational values.

• Working together for people
• Commitment to quality care
• Compassion
• Improving lives
• Respect and dignity

Job responsibilities

Please take a look at the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Person Specification

Qualification and training

• A Degree or minimum of HND/HNC in a relevant estate discipline appropriate for this role or equivalent qualification and demonstrable acquired knowledge and experience
• Accredited qualification in management or demonstrable experience.
• Proven record of Continuing Professional Development including specialisation relevant to the operational healthcare estate (e.g. ventilation, MGPS, etc. or within the field of electrical engineering).
• Recognised professional qualification or working towards membership of one of the professional institutes that is recognised by the NHS

Knowledge and experience

• Knowledge and understanding of operational estate management across all disciplines and functions.
• Sound knowledge of legislation relating to estates services.
• In depth knowledge of maintenance planning and organisation (PPM, reactive, contract, etc.).
• High level of building engineering knowledge, techniques, systems and standards
• Experience of implementing quality controls, processes and procedures
• Risk assessment and critical path analysis.
• Responsible/Authorised Person or equivalent for named specialisms such as ventilation, HV/LV, lifts, MGPS and other similar systems
• Professional knowledge of healthcare estate and technology across a number of specialist subjects including mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Knowledge of fire safety requirements with Building Fabric and fire compartmentation

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.

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust