Facilities Contract Supervisor

OCS; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS is seeking an experienced Facilities Contract Supervisor to lead the delivery of facilities maintenance services at Lyttelton Port Company in Christchurch. This hands-on role involves overseeing daily maintenance operations, coordinating contractors and technicians, supporting client relationships, and ensuring safe, efficient, high-standard work.

The ideal candidate will have leadership, trade expertise, and a strong safety focus, with experience in facilities or building maintenance and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or a related trade environment.
• Carpentry and joinery trade qualifications or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to supervise and support maintenance personnel while leading by example.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and digital job management systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, plans, and maintenance documentation.
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand building standards, permits, and workplace safety requirements.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence and willingness to work flexibly when operational needs require.

Responsibilities

• Supervising day-to-day maintenance and repair activities to meet client expectations and contractual requirements
• Coordinating maintenance personnel, subcontractors, and service providers across the site
• Monitoring job progress and maintaining accurate records within service management systems
• Supporting preventative maintenance programmes and ensuring asset information remains up to date
• Building positive working relationships with clients and responding professionally to enquiries
• Conducting site inductions and supporting ongoing training and compliance activities
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety requirements and industry standards
• Assisting with reporting, documentation, month-end processes, and operational performance reviews

Skills

Leadership

Facilities maintenance

Trade qualifications (carpentry)

Supervision

Communication

Education

Carpentry trade qualifications or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital job management systems

Job description

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• Lead a key facilities maintenance contract in a dynamic operational environment
• Combine practical maintenance work with client and contract coordination
• Join a respected facilities management team with national support and career opp

Mō OCS/1M:

Ki OCS/1M ka aro pū ki te whakaū i ō mātou ake mātāpono: Whakapono (Trust), Whakaute (Respect), Kotahitanga (Unity) me te Whakamana (Empowerment).

Ko tōnā waru tekau ngā tau mātou e mahi ana ki roto i te rāngai nei, he pai mutunga te kounga o ngā mahi Whakapaipai Whare Pākihi, Whakahaere Wāhi Mahi me te ratonga WasteLine Solutions e mahia nei ki ngā rāngai katoa i Aotearoa puta noa ki te ao.

About OCS/1M:

OCS is a global leader in facilities management with over 80 years of experience in New Zealand. We provide high-quality cleaning, facilities management, and WasteLine services across diverse sectors, helping organisations maintain safe, efficient, and welcoming environments.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Contract Supervisor to lead the delivery of facilities maintenance services at Lyttelton Port Company in Christchurch. This is a hands‑on role where you will oversee daily maintenance operations, coordinate contractors and technicians, support client relationships, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Working closely with the National Facilities Manager and support teams, you will play a key role in maintaining service excellence across the contract.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising day‑to‑day maintenance and repair activities to meet client expectations and contractual requirements
• Coordinating maintenance personnel, subcontractors, and service providers across the site
• Monitoring job progress and maintaining accurate records within service management systems
• Supporting preventative maintenance programmes and ensuring asset information remains up to date
• Building positive working relationships with clients and responding professionally to enquiries
• Conducting site inductions and supporting ongoing training and compliance activities
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety requirements and industry standards
• Assisting with reporting, documentation, month‑end processes, and operational performance reviews

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of leadership, trade expertise, and customer service skills, along with a commitment to quality and safety.

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or a related trade environment
• Carpentry and joinery trade qualifications or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to supervise and support maintenance personnel while leading by example
• Strong organisational skills with excellent time management and attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and digital job management systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, plans, and maintenance documentation
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand building standards, permits, and workplace safety requirements
• Full New Zealand driver's licence and willingness to work flexibly when operational needs require

This role is subject to pre‑employment checks and may require a clean criminal record. Final appointment is contingent on satisfactory results.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.