M&E Supervisor (Electrical Bias)

Facilitate Search Ltd; Barking; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call standby

Overtime opportunities

Package and benefits

Job summary

Facilitate Search Ltd. is recruiting an experienced M&E Supervisor to oversee two Barking sites, balancing hands-on maintenance with supervisory duties.

You will lead a team of five operatives, ensuring electrical maintenance and compliance across both locations while coordinating workloads and maintaining strong client relations. The role emphasises supervisory experience in commercial FM, with on-site responsibilities and involvement in on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification and supervisory experience.
• Experience in commercial maintenance or facilities management is required.
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of five operatives across two Barking sites.
• Manage Electrical PPM and reactive maintenance activities.
• Support mechanical and fabric maintenance when needed.
• Ensure compliance documentation and commissioning records are complete.
• Coordinate workloads and liaise with the client to maintain strong relations.
• Provide hands-on technical support while supervising daily operations.

Skills

Team supervision

Electrical maintenance

Client-facing skills

PPM supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical

Job description

Barking, East London

£53,400 + On-Call + Overtime + Package

We are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E Supervisor to join a leading Facilities Management provider, working across two sites in Barking.

This is a working supervisor position, split approximately 50/50 between hands-on maintenance and supervisory/office responsibilities. You will lead a team of five operatives while taking responsibility for the electrical maintenance and compliance across both sites.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Supervising a team of five maintenance operatives across two nearby schools
• Managing and completing Electrical PPM and reactive maintenance
• Supporting with general mechanical and fabric maintenance when required
• Ensuring statutory compliance and maintenance documentation is completed correctly
• Coordinating workloads and supporting the wider engineering team
• Liaising directly with the client and maintaining a strong working relationship
• Providing both hands-on technical support and day-to-day supervision

The position includes an on-call rota of approximately 1 in 3, with a £100 standby payment, plus some additional overtime opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification
• Gold Card - desirable
• Previous commercial maintenance / Facilities Management experience
• Supervisory, Team Leader, Lead Engineer or Senior Engineer experience
• Good knowledge of electrical PPM and compliance
• Willingness to support mechanical and fabric maintenance where required
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

The role would suit either an existing Electrical Supervisor or a strong Lead/Senior Engineer looking to take their first step into a supervisory position.

Training & Progression

There is an opportunity to become an LV Authorised Person, with the training fully funded by the employer.

Additional qualifications can also attract a £500 incentive, making this a good opportunity for someone looking to continue developing technically while building their supervisory experience.

Salary: £53,400 + £100 On-Call Standby + Overtime + Package