Hard Services Supervisor – Maintenance & Compliance Lead

ISS; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS is seeking a Hard Services Supervisor to help manage planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems at our Reading site. You will work with the Hard FM Manager to supervise maintenance staff and subcontractors, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within contract requirements.

The role emphasizes statutory compliance, effective communication, and proactive site standards.

Qualifications

• Strong background in reactive maintenance and PPM for building services.
• Experience in facilities management or commercial property environments.
• Qualified Maintenance Technician.
• Ability to communicate technical needs clearly.
• Good understanding of building fabric maintenance.
• Compliance awareness with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering PPM and reactive maintenance across building services, plant, equipment, and building fabric.
• Support statutory compliance across mechanical, electrical, and fabric services.
• Supervise maintenance staff and specialist subcontractors.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed within contractual timescales and service level requirements.
• Promote compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Assist with budget control, cost monitoring, and procurement of materials and labour.
• Maintain effective communication with the Hard FM Manager, operational teams, and client stakeholders.
• Support contract reporting, asset management records, lifecycle projects, and site documentation updates.

Skills

Reactive maintenance

Planned maintenance

Building services

Maintenance supervision

Contract compliance

Budget awareness

Communication skills

MS Office

Health and safety

Education

OND Building Services / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ISS is seeking a Hard Services Supervisor to help manage planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems at our Reading site. You will work with the Hard FM Manager to supervise maintenance staff and subcontractors, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within contract requirements.

The role emphasizes statutory compliance, effective communication, and proactive site standards.