Maintenance Supervisor

CBW Staffing Solutions; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead day-to-day engineering services at a large commercial site in Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with supervisory experience to ensure safe, compliant service delivery.

You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, coordinate specialist subcontractors, and support energy performance initiatives while liaising with the client.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship, Level 3, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Supervisor, Lead Engineer or similar within a commercial FM environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Good understanding of PPM, reactive maintenance and CAFM systems.
• Experience working with BMS and building control systems.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of mechanical and electrical maintenance across the site.
• Supervise and support the engineering team, ensuring works are completed safely and to the required standard.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and corrective works through the site's CAFM system.
• Monitor plant and building services performance, identifying faults and ensuring remedial works are progressed.
• Managing permits to work and ensuring safe systems of work and Health & Safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Eng degree or apprenticeship

Tools

CAFM system

BMS

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor – FM Service Provider – Essex – Up to £55,000

CBW is currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to work within a large commercial environment based in Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with previous supervisory experience to take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of engineering services across a busy site. The successful candidate will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, compliance, specialist contractors and site engineering activities while acting as a key point of contact for the client. The role requires someone who is technically hands‑on, confident managing engineering operations and able to maintain high standards of service delivery, safety and building performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of mechanical and electrical maintenance across the site.
• Supervising and supporting the engineering team, ensuring works are completed safely and to the required standard.
• Managing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and corrective works through the site's CAFM system.
• Monitoring plant and building services performance, identifying faults and ensuring remedial works are progressed.
• Managing compliance documentation, site logbooks, audits and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Managing and coordinating specialist subcontractors, including reviewing completed works and ensuring recommendations are actioned.
• Supporting the operation and maintenance of electrical distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, cooling, BMS and control systems.
• Managing permits to work and ensuring safe systems of work and Health & Safety procedures are followed.
• Carrying out regular plant inspections and monitoring the condition and criticality of site assets.
• Supporting the planning and management of major works, shutdowns and critical engineering activities.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, occupiers, contractors and other site stakeholders.
• Supporting emergency response activities and coordinating the engineering team when required.
• Reviewing plant and system performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and improved energy performance.
• Supporting the Contract Manager with reporting, technical documentation, compliance and overall service delivery.
• Ensure contractual requirements, KPIs and service levels are consistently achieved.

Hours

Monday – Friday – 08:00 – 17:00

What We’re Looking For

• Recognised apprenticeship, Level 3, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Supervisor, Lead Engineer or similar within a commercial FM environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Good understanding of PPM, reactive maintenance and CAFM systems.
• Experience working with BMS and building control systems.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC and cooling systems.
• Experience managing engineering teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, compliance and permit-to-work procedures.
• HV / Authorised Person experience would be advantageous.
• Strong client‑facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, technically strong engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of site engineering operations.