Building Services Supervisor

Sodexo; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global services provider in Reading seeks an experienced Building Services Supervisor. You will lead a small team ensuring high-quality Hard FM services, manage operations and budgets, and maintain compliance. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in technical services and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 along with employee benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Bike to Work Scheme

Learning and development tools

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Hard FM / Technical Services contracts.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems.
• Completed apprenticeship and qualifications such as BS 7671 18th Edition and IOSH preferred.
• Experience leading teams and managing contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all Hard FM services.
• Manage in-house engineers and subcontractors.
• Monitor performance, budgets, and KPIs.
• Oversee health & safety and statutory compliance.

Skills

Managing Hard FM / Technical Services contracts

Knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficient with IT systems (MS Office, CAFM)

Team leadership

Financial management

Education

Completed apprenticeship

BS 7671 18th Edition

IOSH

Tools

CAFM

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Building Services Supervisor (Electrical Biased) – Reading, RG2 0QE – Full time

• Full time
• 40 Hours per week
• Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Up to £50000 per annum
• Opportunities for professional development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Engineer a brighter future.

You'll keep things running, we'll fast-track your career as a Building Services Supervisor with Sodexo. We believe operational excellence starts with you, as your versatile skills contribute to the maintenance and continuous development of our prestigious client facilities.

In this role, you'll lead a small team delivering Hard FM services. You'll manage day-to-day operations, planned and reactive maintenance, subcontractors, and budgets, ensuring high-quality service, safety, and compliance.

As a Building Services Supervisor you'll:

• Lead the delivery of all Hard FM services, including maintenance, repairs, and compliance.
• Manage in-house engineers and subcontractors to deliver services efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and service partners.
• Monitor performance, budgets, and KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Carry out hands-on technical work when needed.
• Oversee health & safety, permits to work, and statutory compliance.
• Support projects such as equipment upgrades and asset replacements.
• Coach and develop your team through regular reviews, toolbox talks, and training.

Qualifications and experience

• Proven experience managing Hard FM / Technical Services contracts
• Strong knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Completed apprenticeship, BS 7671 18th Edition, IOSH (preferred)
• Member of appropriate professional body
• Experience leading teams, managing contractors, and working with clients
• Strong organisational, financial, and communication skills
• Proficient with IT systems (MS Office, CAFM, PDAs)
• Full UK driving licence

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life’s larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Ireland enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

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