Engineering Maintenance Supervisor

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Reading seeks an Engineering Maintenance Supervisor to lead their engineering team. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing subcontractors. Applicants should be electrically or mechanically qualified and possess strong communication skills along with a full driving license. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience working around critical systems and plant.
• Experience working in commercial hard services FM environment.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all reactive and planned maintenance activities.
• Monitor and update CAFM systems accurately.
• Lead audits and inspections of assets and compliance documentation.
• Manage small works and remedial tasks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and health & safety regulations.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong compliance and health and safety understanding

Experience supervising engineering staff

Education

Fully electrically or mechanically qualified to C&G,HNC/HND Level

Job description

Engineering Maintenance Supervisor - Leading M&E Service Provider - Reading, Berkshire - £50,000 per annum

CBW are currently recruiting for an M&E Maintenance Supervisor on behalf of a leading service provider, based at a high-profile commercial site.

The role is based within a modern, multi-use office facility housing several major tech-focused businesses.

The building is high-spec with well-equipped workspace and building services infrastructure.

As the site’s Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll lead the engineering team in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient operation and maintenance of all MEP assets. You'll champion high service standards and a strong customer-first approach.

This position demands proven leadership, technical expertise, and a solid commitment to safety and compliance. You’ll also represent the client at key meetings and promote a culture of professionalism across the team.

Hours of work:

08:00am - 17:00pm - Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise all reactive and planned maintenance activities (PPM), ensuring delivery meets service level agreements and KPIs
• Monitor and update CAFM systems accurately, ensuring data integrity and performance tracking
• Lead audits and inspections of assets and compliance documentation, including condition surveys
• Manage small works and remedial tasks from initial identification through to completion
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, health & safety regulations, and internal procedures
• Maintain current COSHH records, risk assessments, and site documentation
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, ensuring quality and safety standards are upheld
• Liaise with the client, internal teams, and stakeholders, attending meetings as required
• Support health & safety objectives by chairing or contributing to monthly site safety meetings
• Provide technical support and act as a point of escalation during emergency situations
• Oversee the grounds maintenance team
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota, ensuring continuity of service during evenings, weekends, and holidays

Applicants for the role must be able to meet the following criteria:

• Fully electrically or mechanically qualified to C&G,HNC/HND Level
• Experience of working around critical systems and plant
• Experience of supervising engineering staff
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong compliance and health and safety understanding
• Experience of working in commercial hard services FM environment
• Full driving licence

Please send your CV to Katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.