Maintenance Supervisor in Colchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee day-to-day electrical and mechanical maintenance at a large commercial site in Essex. You will lead the engineering team, manage PPM and reactive work via CAFM, and ensure safety and compliance across the facility.

The role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong leadership, and proven experience in FM environments. The successful candidate will coordinate contractors, support major works, and maintain high

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship, Level 3, HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in a Maintenance Supervisor/Engineering Supervisor role within a commercial FM environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Excellent health & safety and permit-to-work understanding.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day delivery of mechanical and electrical maintenance across the site.
• Supervise and support the engineering team, ensuring works meet safety and quality standards.
• Manage planned preventive maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and corrective works via CAFM systems.
• Monitor plant and building services performance, identify faults and ensure remedial actions.
• Manage compliance documentation, site logbooks, audits and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors and review completed works for action.
• Support operation and maintenance of electrical distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, BMS and control systems.
• Oversee permits to work and ensure safe systems of work and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Recognised apprenticeship, Level 3/HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAFM systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Electrical distribution knowledge

Job description

Job DescriptionMaintenance Supervisor FM Service Provider Essex Up to £55,000CBW 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.

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