Mechanical Engineering Manager

Join the team at Serco as a Mechanical Engineering Manager at Darent Valley Hospital. The role is permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours Monday‑Friday) and offers a competitive salary plus Serco benefits.

As the Mechanical Engineering Manager you will play a crucial role in managing the mechanical engineering element of the Hospital, ensuring statutory compliance for all mechanical systems on site.

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• Manage allocated specialist service contracts to meet Serco’s statutory, mandatory, and contractual obligations.
  
• Oversee the allocated annual planned preventative maintenance schedule for all mechanical engineering services, ensuring compliance and high workmanship standards.
  
• Implement and adhere to procedures outlined in the company’s Quality Assurance & Health & Safety Policies.
  
• Prepare and review maintenance procedures for plant and equipment, minimising unavailability.
  
• Produce an annual planned maintenance schedule and task instructions for all mechanical assets and services.
  
• Supervise the delivery of Statutory Compliance maintenance task obligations and support accurate evidence of compliance.
  
• Review and validate completed planned and reactive tasks, reschedule and procure specialist contractors and materials as required.
  
• Participate in the preparation of the Annual Lifecycle Programme, identifying plant/services which may compromise service delivery.
  
• Support the preparation of specifications and manage delivery of Mechanical minor new works and update record drawings.
  
• Assist in the development and testing of contingency plans for Mechanical services with the Head of Estates.
  
• Provide technical and managerial support in the delivery of capital schemes (pre‑ and post‑design evaluation, on‑site supervision).
  
• Deputise for the Head of Estates and represent the Estates department when required.
  
• Liaise with the Electrical Engineering Manager and other Services Managers.
  
• Act as Authorised/Responsible Person for MGPS, Pressure systems, and water systems.
  
• Participate in the Estates on‑call service, preparing and distributing a daily critical plant report.
  
• Provide monthly performance data and reports to the senior management team.
  
• Coordinate working shift resources to deliver planned and reactive tasks efficiently.
  
• Conduct staff annual and periodic performance and feedback reviews, implementing training and development plans.
  
• Approve shift timesheets for directly employed and agency staff, ensuring correct payment processing.
  
• Attend designated service working group meetings and complete assigned actions.
  

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• Must be mechanically qualified, preferably with experience in a hospital environment.
  
• Must have held AP duties for Medical Gas and Pressure Systems previously in a hospital environment.
  
• Must have held RP duties for Water Systems previously in a hospital environment.
  
• Must have demonstrable knowledge of typical mechanical systems found within a hospital environment, including sterilisers and washers.
  
• Must have knowledge and understanding of CAFM systems.
  
• Knowledge of financial reporting desired.
  
• Must be able to write technical reports.
  
• Basic IT skills required.
  

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• The holder must be available to carry out on‑call duties on a rostered basis and be able to attend site out of hours, within 45 minutes.
  
• The role may require the holder to visit areas that have patients; discretion is therefore required at all times and patient privacy and dignity will be at the forefront of everything that they do.
  
• Occasionally the job holder may need to visit the mortuary for work reasons and must be aware of this requirement.
  

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• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
  
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
  
• Training and Development: Wide range of learning opportunities, funding for qualifications, apprenticeships, mentoring and internal progression.
  
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
  
• Discounts: Savings across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
  
• Employee Networks: Dedicated networks for support, idea sharing, networking and community.
  
• Charity: Paid volunteering day each year; you may donate to your favourite charity tax‑free via our Payroll Giving Scheme.
  

Serco delivers essential public services worldwide in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are a team of 50,000 people committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many business areas. We are a Disability Confident Leader and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact . We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge. Contact our recruitment team on to discuss.

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• Mid‑Senior level
  

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• Full‑time
  

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• Engineering and Information Technology
  

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• IT Services and IT Consulting