Engineering Shift Manager | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Engineering Shift Manager will form part of an integrated team and will have both individual and group responsibilities.

You will carry out AP (Authorized Persons) Duties for Confined Space and CP (Competent Person) for disciplines as identified in key duties and responsibilities below.

Responsible Manager for the diagnosis and first line repairs to breakdowns in electrical and mechanical engineering plant equipment (including BMS) and to deal with new situations as they arise. This is to include the supervision of the work carried out by the Fast Response team during core hours

The post holder will also be responsible for coordinating activities for operational needs and to ensure alignment, connectivity and engagement with services within the Trust.

They will perform work which is often complex and multi skilled and take responsibility for the completion of works in line with service requirements.

They will provide technical assistance for mechanical and electrical staff when required. Responsible for fault finding and repair on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (Low Pressure Domestic Hot Water Systems, Heating systems, Ventilation systems (including theatre vent), Plate Heat Exchangers, Medical Gas Pipe Systems) and all other associated hospital plant and equipment.

They will monitor and respond to alarms and rectify faults from the BEMS, Air tube and Fire Alarm systems

Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with Estates and Facilities management, be the first point of contact for Clinical Managers, Heads of Departments and Ward Sisters in all matters relating to Estates Operational Services.

Responsible Manager for the diagnosis and first line repairs to breakdowns in electrical and mechanical engineering plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise.

Understand the workings of all critical, specialist and non-specialist mechanical and electrical systems in Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Rosie Hospital and the ATC.

Competently deal with new, unusual and emergency situations as they arise, following department guidelines and training.

Liaise with engineering managerial staff regarding plant or equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

Monitor and adjust the Trust Building Management System in accordance with service requirements. Respond and take appropriate action when alarm conditions are raised.

Out of hours liaise with On Call Managers and call out appropriate members of staff or contractors in the event of emergency situation.

Any other duties which may be required from time to time as service demands dictate.

You will be responsible for the Out of Hours management and control of the Estates and Facilities Maintenance Staff and Estates contractors.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

applied for a Graduate visa

or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

The advert will close at midnight on 31st August 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 22nd September 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

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