Maintenance Supervisor

NHS Scotland

City of Edinburgh

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 43,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave – 27 days + 10 public hol

Industry-leading training programmes

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Job summary

Marie Curie Edinburgh Hospice is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a dedicated maintenance team and ensure our facilities remain safe, welcoming, and fully operational for patients, visitors, and staff.

You will oversee building, grounds, equipment, and essential systems, manage planned and reactive maintenance, support health and safety compliance, and deliver a high-quality facilities service across the site.

Qualifications

Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HNC/NVQ3 or equivalent).
Experience leading maintenance teams and managing budgets.
Knowledge of BMS and PAT testing, with strong health and safety understanding.

Responsibilities

Lead a maintenance team to ensure buildings, grounds, equipment and systems are maintained to high standards.
Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities and monitor compliance with health and safety requirements.
Support the delivery of a high-quality facilities service across the site.
Coordinate contractor activities and ensure timely, cost-effective problem resolution.
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff to minimise disruption.

Skills

Team leadership

Contractor management

Budget oversight

Health and safety

IT skills (MS Office)

Problem solving

Education

HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Job description

Are you an experienced maintenance professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for creating safe, high-quality environments? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

At Marie Curie, our hospices provide expert care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their families. As our Maintenance Supervisor at Edinburgh Hospice, you will play a vital role in ensuring our facilities remain safe, welcoming, and fully operational for patients, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues.

What you will be doing:

Leading a dedicated maintenance team, you will oversee the effective maintenance of our buildings, grounds, equipment, and essential systems, ensuring that everything is maintained to the highest standards. You'll use your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to manage both planned and reactive maintenance activities, support compliance with health and safety requirements, and help deliver an excellent facilities service across the site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your maintenance expertise with meaningful work. Every day, your contribution will help create a comfortable, safe, and caring environment for those who need it most.

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience in team leadership, contractor management, and budget oversight within a maintenance or facilities environment.
A recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering to at least HNC or NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.
Experience managing and maintaining Building Management Systems (BMS) and carrying out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
A thorough understanding of health and safety legislation, including fire safety management, compliance monitoring, and legionella control.
Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
Experience within a healthcare, hospice, or care environment would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

Salary : Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 £34,544 to £43,039 per annum

Contract : Permanent 37.5 hours per week

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