Building Services Supervisor

Routes to Work; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Motherwell is seeking a Building Services Supervisor to ensure a productive workplace environment. Your role will include managing facilities, supervising maintenance schedules, and supporting safety compliance. Candidates should possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with a focus on employee and visitor experience.

Benefits

32 days of annual leave, increasing to 37

Death in Service benefit

Flexible working arrangements

Annual Audible subscription

Refer a Friend Scheme

On-site parking

Free healthy snacks

Merit Award Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an Office/Facilities Management team.
• Previous experience managing people.
• UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Building Maintenance Schedule and contracts.
• Troubleshoot basic building issues.
• Participate in the on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Education

IOSH certification

NEBOSH National Diploma in Health and Safety

Job description

A Motherwell company is seeking to appoint a Building Services Supervisor to their busy team. In this full-time role within the Operational Support Department, you will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the workplace environment, focusing on employee and visitor experience. Your responsibilities will include negotiating facilities and service contracts, leading reception operations, and supporting health and safety compliance. You will work closely with the Facilities Manager and collaborate across departments to promote operational excellence and foster a positive, safe, and productive environment.

The standard working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Thursday and 09:00 to 16:00 on Friday. The hourly rate is £14.31, with additional pay for on-call duties, which are part of an on-call rota requiring a driving licence. The role involves a 35-hour workweek.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage the Building Maintenance Schedule, focusing on cost-effective processes, including security, CCTV, car park and landscaping maintenance, ventilation, plumbing, heating, fire alarms, pest control, cleaning (including laboratory facilities), utilities, and office-related contracts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic building issues, such as repairing office equipment and replacing ceiling tiles.
• Support the review, negotiation, and agreement of contracts with service and maintenance providers, with assistance from the Facilities Manager.
• Assist in managing budgets related to office and facility services.
• Participate in the on-call rota to respond to fire or burglar alarm events.

Essential Criteria:

• UK Driving Licence
• Experience in an Office/Facilities Management team within a busy office environment
• Previous experience managing people
• IOSH certification is preferred
• NEBOSH National Diploma in Health and Safety is desirable
• Ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with colleagues and projects to achieve company strategies
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of multitasking independently while overseeing team productivity
• Adaptable to change and resilient, with high emotional intelligence (EQ)
• Strong communication skills to foster relationships internally and externally
• Engaging leadership qualities to enhance communication and awareness across the company
• Commitment to self-learning and sharing best practices for employee development

Desirable Criteria:

• 32 days of annual leave (including public holidays), increasing to 37
• Death in Service benefit, including access to a 24/7 virtual GP
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual Audible subscription
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• On-site parking
• Free healthy snacks
• Merit Award Recognition Scheme

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