Maintenance Engineer/Supervisor

Rydon; Highweek; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and maintenance company is seeking a Working Maintenance Site Supervisor for their NHS healthcare site in Newton Abbot. The ideal candidate should have experience as a Maintenance Engineer, with strong technical knowledge in electrical and mechanical services. Responsibilities include overseeing daily maintenance tasks, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role comes with an excellent benefits package and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

On-call rota with additional earnings

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer/Operative.
• Some site supervisory experience preferred.
• Technical knowledge of M&E building services maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily site maintenance duties as part of the PPM programme.
• Act as the focal point for external contractors.
• Manage site files ensuring technical compliance.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Health and safety procedures

Education

Electrical and/or mechanical qualification

Job description

About the role

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Working Maintenance Site Supervisor for our NHS healthcare site in Newton Abbot, Devon. This role would suit an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for that next step or alternatively your previous site supervisory experience.

Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing first‑class planned, responsive, lifecycle and cyclical repairs services to a number of healthcare clients. We combine a personal touch with outstanding technical expertise to deliver award‑winning, quality facilities for local communities with a commitment from people who are passionate about what they do. We recognise that it’s our people who make Rydon the success it is today and we understand the importance of career development and training. We’re continuously investing in our people and this is what makes us one of the leading employers within the built environment.

Job Purpose

We are now seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer / Supervisor at Newton Abbot Community Hospital. The role is primarily in place to ensure that we deliver a quality maintenance service to our client and will be based on a single site. The hospital consists of 60 beds, a rehabilitation unit, a minor injury centre, a small maternity unit and a range of outpatient facilities.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on performing daily site maintenance duties as part of responsive repairs and the PPM (planned and preventative maintenance) programme, which may involve electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, ironmongery and more, depending on your trade background and experience.
• Act as the focal point for external contractors, organising and arranging planned maintenance visits where necessary.
• Manage site files ensuring that statutory and technical compliance, along with health and safety procedures, are met on site.
• Maintain normal working hours of 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday and participate in an on‑call rota system, which offers the opportunity to increase earnings and be involved in additional urgent repairs.

Experience Required

The preferred candidate will have previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer/Operative, and may already have some site supervisory experience. Ideally your experience will have been gained supporting NHS clients; however, candidates with good commercial experience (e.g., hotels, schools, supermarkets) that can be translated to the NHS will also be considered. You will have technical knowledge of M&E building services maintenance and health and safety procedures in daily site operation. An electrical and/or mechanical qualification would be a distinct advantage.

Additional Information

As a well‑established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.