Maintenance Team Leader

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader in Shrewsbury to supervise and develop the maintenance team across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will ensure effective maintenance services and compliance with health and safety regulations. You will possess strong organizational skills and a working knowledge of maintenance processes. This role offers a salary of £31,068 per annum, along with various employee benefits, including 28 days of annual leave and a company vehicle.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Tax-free bonuses

Employee Ownership Trust benefits

Qualifications

• Working knowledge and understanding of maintenance procedures.
• Highly organized and able to plan and prioritize workloads.
• Awareness of Environmental, Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the maintenance team.
• Ensure facilities are well-maintained and welcoming.
• Assist the FSM in supervising Maintenance Operatives.

Skills

Organized

DIY skills

Knowledge of health and safety

Job description

Shaw Healthcare are seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to join the team in Shrewsbury /Shropshire services. Location: Based in Shrewsbury but with travel to other sites in Shropshire as required. Salary: £31,068.00 pa (to be reviewed in April 2026), plus Company vehicle / Mobile Phone provided. Hours:
37.5 hours per week Benefits:28 days annual leave including bank holidays Employee Ownership Trust - 76% Employee Owned

• our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date Regular Supervision Individualised professional development programmes Refer a Friend Scheme of up to £1,000 GP online
• providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app Retail/Leisure/Holiday and travel discounts Shaw Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading Health and Social care providers who deliver a wide spectrum of care in a variety of purpose-built care environments; care homes for the elderly, specialist dementia units, mental health units and low secure psychiatric hospitals. We highly value the wonderful contribution of our employees and it is our ethos to put people first by involving our people in key decision‑making.

We are the largest employee ownership trust within the healthcare sector.

Objectives

• To supervise, mentor and develop the maintenance team, whilst playing a key part in the day-to-day maintenance of 6 sites across Shropshire.
• Deliver an effective, efficient and high-quality maintenance process within defined timescales.
• To ensure the facilities present a well-maintained and welcoming environment.
• As a key member of the facilities management team, undertake additional tasks and responsibilities when required, to suit the needs of the business.

Practice Expectations

• Assist the FSM in the supervision of the Maintenance Operatives, sub‑contractors and Domestic Assistants, including monitoring the requirements of their work.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for Maintenance Operatives when required.
• Planning and delivering the PMP in a timely manner, on budget with minimal disruption to site and the service users.
• Meet with sub‑contractors and arrange quotes for works requested on variation orders as required.
• Report any issues to the FSM in a timely manner.
• Carry out inspections when requested by the FSM to identify defects and maintenance repairs, including out-of-hours response to defects or providing advice.
• Where defects are identified/reported, repair accordingly to a reasonable standard and tidy finish, reporting the outcome to the FSM to service the Contract.
• Where a defect is beyond the capability of the Maintenance Operative to repair, notify the FSM and complete the Daily Defects log book reporting sheet.
• Liaise with contractors regarding timing of works, including directing them to their works and ensuring they operate in a safe, courteous and compliant manner.
• To liaise with the FSM regarding workload and any outstanding maintenance matters.
• To collect materials and equipment in advance from suppliers and make effective use of time and materials in completing jobs.
• Maintain stocks of consumables, i.e. lamps, light bulbs, sundries, etc.
• To carry out any other sundry works, including high cleaning and cleaning of fixtures and fittings, as required by the FSM.
• To carry out relevant training for Shaw staff in Shropshire.
• To participate in the Supervision and Appraisal process and to attend training as identified/directed.
• Record defects electronically on the company system and ensure they are closed out in accordance to agreed timescales.
• Request and review contractor risk assessments and safe systems of works.

Essential Criteria

• Working knowledge and understanding of PMP, RAMS, maintenance procedures and processes.
• Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise workloads, including contractors.
• Awareness of Environmental, Health & Safety regulations and an understanding of safe systems of work.
• Knowledge and experience of DIY skills.
• Experience of record keeping and documentation.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.
• Working knowledge of Risk Assessments & COSHH.
• Previous Healthcare / Care Home experience.

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