Lead Engineer HVAC

Sodexo Group

Telford

Hybrid

GBP 41,000 - 50,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of engineering technicians on a client site in the United Kingdom. You will supervise maintenance activities, troubleshoot faults, and ensure work meets engineering standards and safety regulations.

You will mentor apprentices, plan routine maintenance, and collaborate with clients to minimise operational disruption while managing workloads and costs. The role is based on-site with a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

Practical engineering knowledge and compliance with engineering standards.
Experience supervising a technical maintenance environment.
Experience supervising teams with health & safety standards.
Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
Good organisational and workload-prioritisation skills.
Excellent communication with customers, colleagues and team members.
Proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support a team of engineering technicians.
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to assets and equipment.
Plan, undertake and supervise routine planned maintenance.
Ensure maintenance activities meet legislation and best practices.
Supervise asset replacements and minor new works.
Troubleshoot breakdowns promptly to minimise disruption.
Build relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.
Mentor and support team members and apprentices.
Monitor cost-effectiveness and sustainability of maintenance.
Ensure safe systems of work are followed.

Skills

Engineering standards

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 or above

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

40 hours per week
Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630
£45,000 per annum
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Job Introduction

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead and support a team of engineering technicians on a client site.

You’ll supervise maintenance activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required engineering standards. You’ll also play a key role in troubleshooting faults, supporting planned maintenance and minimising disruption to the client’s core operations.

What you’ll do:

Supervise and support a team of engineering technicians.
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to assets and equipment.
Plan, undertake and supervise routine planned maintenance.
Ensure maintenance activities meet relevant legislation, regulations and best practice standards.
Supervise like-for-like asset replacements and minor new works.
Troubleshoot breakdowns and faults promptly to minimise operational disruption.
Build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.
Guide, mentor and support team members and apprentices.
Monitor the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of maintenance activities.
Ensure safe systems of work are followed and maintained.
Support team performance, workload planning and delivery against deadlines.
Follow Helpdesk procedures and contribute to service improvements.

What you bring:

Practical engineering skills and strong knowledge of engineering standards and compliance.
Experience working in and supervising a technical maintenance environment.
Experience supervising teams in relation to Health & Safety standards.
Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads.
Excellent communication skills with customers, colleagues and team members.
IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Knowledge of Helpdesk procedures and maintenance workflows.
Experience working with safe systems of work and supervising others in their use.
An engineering qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 4 or above.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer: