Maintenance Supervisor

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Winchester is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure a clean, safe and pleasant environment for residents and staff. You will oversee minor caretaking, cleaning and routine repairs across buildings and grounds, supporting health and safety compliance and staff supervision.

Join a friendly, supportive team and access ongoing development opportunities in the care sector.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Experience in routine maintenance activities.
• Experience supervising staff or a team.
• Excellent team player with strong communication and collaboration.
• Empathy and understanding in interactions with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage the delivery of minor essential caretaking, cleaning and routine repair and maintenance work for buildings, furniture and fittings, as well as maintenance of grounds and gardens within the home.
• Support the Registered Manager to ensure high standards of cleanliness, an efficient service and Health and Safety compliance at all times.
• Undertake health and safety checks, test and record fire and security alarms systems and equipment and test and record water temperatures and content in accordance with procedures.
• Testing and recording fire and security alarm systems and equipment in accordance
• Supervise, train and line manage the housekeeping team.
• Build positive connections with colleagues and show empathy and an understanding of residents’ needs.

Skills

Health & Safety

Routine maintenance

Staff supervision

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Our homes provide the right environment for us to deliver the outstanding care our residents deserve. As a Maintenance Supervisor you’ll play a key role in ensuring we can deliver our services in a clean, safe and pleasant environment, so our residents and staff can feel proud of their surroundings.

What you'll do:

• Provide and manage the delivery of minor essential caretaking, cleaning and routine repair and maintenance work for buildings, furniture and fittings, as well as the maintenance of grounds and gardens within the home.
• Support the Registered Manager to ensure high standards of cleanliness, an efficient service and Health and Safety compliance at all times.
• Undertake health and safety checks, test and record fire and security alarms systems and equipment and test and record water temperatures and content in accordance with procedures.
• Testing and recording fire and security alarm systems and equipment in accordance
• Supervise, train and line manage the housekeeping team.
• Build positive connections with colleagues and show empathy and an understanding of residents’ needs.

What we're looking for:

• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Skilled in routine maintenance activities.
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Excellent team player with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues.
• Empathy and understanding in interactions with residents.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website.

Why join us?

• Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Competitive Benefits Package

Please note:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Maintenance Technician, Handyman, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Specialist, Building Maintenance Worker, Facilities Maintenance.