Mechanical Plant Manager

CompanyUK Health Security Agency

LocationPorton, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/9/2026

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Occupation Type

Metal working production and maintenance fitters

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Salary

Civil Service grade SEO - £41,983 - £48,128 per annum, pro-rata

Location

This role is based on-site at our facility in Porton Down, Salisbury

Overview

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Plant Manager is the system technical lead for all large-scale engineering systems (i.e. steam boiler, installation of associated pipework) for the site. The post holder is responsible for managing small projects / initiatives relating to engineering plant-based systems and interfacing with the wider UKHSA user community to ensure utilities systems on site remain safe, compliant and reliable for all facilities, equipment, staff and the wider UKHSA community. The Manager must uphold the integrity of the technical stores to manage daily demand and future requirements.

The key job objectives are:

Adhere to the Engineering Policy and maintain compliance.
Project manage small business critical projects and monitor equipment data trends whilst liaising with the maintenance team.
Communicate proactively and professionally with customers and stakeholders at all levels.

Liaise with Competent Bodies for PSSR assurance / compliance.

Job description

Main duties and Responsibilities:

To monitor equipment trend data as provided by the computerised maintenance management system and liaison with the maintenance teams/users, to recommend and manage process improvements /initiatives, and when required prepare justifications for submission within the appropriate capital budget.
Project manage small business critical projects as delegated by the Site Engineering Manager in accordance with the UKHSA Capital Project procedure.
Deputise for the Engineering Manager providing technical guidance and training to the Hard Services engineering team and administering business process related tasks through the computerised maintenance management system and business management system.
Represent the Engineering function at audits and inspections as subject matter expert for Utilities supported by the Engineering Manager.
To be responsible for the writing, and review of User Requirements specifications, SOPs related to Utilities systems and other equipment within the site.

Review the Approval of Engineering technical documents as required to support the Engineering function including review and approval of Safety related documents such as pressure systems written schemes of examination.

Responsible for troubleshooting and liaising with maintenance technicians, engineers and users to establish the root cause, develop and manage appropriate corrective action plans and report through the UKHSA non-conformance systems, for failures and performance issues

Represent Engineering team and wider programme capital projects.

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will be expected to carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager.

Person specification

Role Criteria and Other Requirements

Essential criteria:

ONC / HND or similar engineering plant qualification or significant experience gained in a suitable working arena.
Experience with pressure systems, steam boilers, incinerator hall environments.
Experience of working with and understanding engineering technical documentation.

Accurate and clear record keeping, numeracy and report writing skills and excellent organisation.

Diplomatic and tactful approach to colleagues and good communication skills.

An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day to day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.

Desirable criteria:

Membership of a professional institute approved structured programme and evidence of continuing professional development.
Competent in fault finding / rectification on utilities, systems and equipment, use of Building Management and Environmental Management systems.
A working knowledge of pressure systems.
Knowledge and operation of computerised maintenance management systems (Maximo).

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