Estates and Facilities Supervisor

Brockenhurst College; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent college in the New Forest area seeks an Estates and Facilities Supervisor to oversee maintenance and compliance for the college estate. This full-time role requires experience in facilities management, particularly within mechanical and electrical environments, and knowledge of CAFM systems. The successful applicant will manage contractors, ensure safety standards, and provide operational support for facilities issues. Competitive salary and benefits offered including annual leave, pension scheme, and various staff perks.

Benefits

25 days leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

On-site Nursery childcare

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free secure onsite parking

Access to onsite Gym and sports facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, preferably within an M&E-focused environment.
• Working knowledge of CAFM systems and compliance processes.
• Demonstrate the ability to make a distinctive contribution to the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely input into the CAFM system.
• Oversee the delivery of M&E planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Manage compliance for fire and intruder systems.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Knowledge of CAFM systems

Health & Safety understanding

Fire safety knowledge

Education

Good general standard of education

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Estates and Facilities Supervisor to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,992 - £40,568 per annum.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

About the role

As the Estates and Facilities Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting the Estates Manager in the effective operation, maintenance, and compliance of the college estate. This role has a strong focus on Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system input and oversight, ensuring that all mechanical and electrical (M&E) planned and reactive tasks are delivered in line with statutory requirements and service level agreements (SLAs).

Responsibilities

CAFM & Compliance Support:

• Provide accurate and timely input into the CAFM system, ensuring all planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive work orders, and statutory tasks are logged, updated, and closed in line with procedures.
• Monitor compliance levels related to M&E activities, escalating issues to the Estates Manager and contractors where required.

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance:

• Support the Estates Manager in overseeing the delivery of M&E planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Assign and manage tasks to the in-house facilities team and external contractors and manage through the natural lifecycle.

Fire & Intruder Systems

• Share responsibility for the oversight, testing, and maintenance of fire detection, suppression, and alarm systems, ensuring full statutory compliance.
• Jointly manage the maintenance and monitoring of intruder systems, liaising with contractors to resolve faults promptly.

Operational Support:

• Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day facilities issues, providing operational support to staff and contractors.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and compliance records as required by the Estates Manager.

Out-of-Hours Cover:

• Provide occasional out-of-hours response support on an ad hoc basis, assisting with urgent or emergency facilities issues.

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education
• Experience in facilities management, preferably within an M&E-focused environment.
• Working knowledge of CAFM systems and compliance processes.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety.
• Understanding of fire safety and intruder system requirements (training can be provided).
• Display enthusiasm and commitment.
• Demonstrate the ability to make a distinctive contribution to the team.

Benefits

• 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Estates and Facilities Supervisor role, then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 20th January 2026

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.