Engineering Maintenance Supervisor - Kent

Sodexo; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an Engineering Supervisor at the Medway Campus of the University of Greenwich. This position involves managing a team of engineers, overseeing maintenance operations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant technical qualifications, extensive experience, and strong leadership skills. This role offers attractive benefits including 26 days of holiday and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement starts at 26 days

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunities to grow within the company

Qualifications

• Extensive practical experience in building services and plant engineering.
• Previous appointment as Authorised Person for LV, Mechanical Services, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of on-site engineers.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Team management

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

HND or NVQ in a relevant subject

Tools

Building services systems

Plant engineering tools

Job description

We're currently looking for a skilled and motivated Engineering Supervisor to join our Technical Services team based at the Medway Campus, University of Greenwich. In this role, you'll be leading the on‑site residential M&E team overseeing day‑to‑day operations, ensuring compliance, and playing a hands‑on part in both planned and reactive maintenance. You'll be a key point of contact for ensuring the smooth running of essential building services across the campus, working closely with our Engineering Lead, Facilities Manager, and wider Sodexo team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and proven team management experience, looking to take ownership of a critical service in a high‑profile university environment. If you enjoy leading from the front, problem‑solving on the go, and want to work in a collaborative, purpose‑led environment, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of on‑site engineers, supporting performance, training, and development
• Oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across M&E and building fabric systems
• Coordinate daily operations with the Helpdesk team to ensure timely response to service requests
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies, Safe Systems of Work, and Permit to Work procedures
• Carry out routine audits to maintain high standards of quality, compliance, and documentation
• Manage subcontractors and specialist suppliers, from scheduling to quality assurance and safety checks

Qualifications

• HND or NVQ or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Extensive practical experience in building services and plant engineering with formal qualifications and relevant experience within a defined discipline, e.g. electrical, mechanical or similar.
• Previous appointment as Authorised Person for one or more of the following disciplines, LV, Mechanical Services, Confined Spaces, Boiler and Pressure Systems or similar
• Experience working within or around World Heritage Listed properties, buildings and environments
• Excellent communications both written and verbal.
• Numerate and computer literate.
• Previous experience of managing a team of engineers

Desirable

• Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations
• Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
• Membership of Institute of Leadership and Management
• IOSH Managing Safety
• Emergency first aid qualification

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement starts at 26 days
• Contributory pension scheme
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company