Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £52,800 per annum

24 days’ annual leave plus bank/bank

Life insurance

Employee discounts and benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Training and career development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor for a large education contract in Brighton. You will lead the on-site maintenance team, oversee PPM and reactive tasks, and manage mechanical plant including HVAC systems, AHUs, pumps and heating systems.

Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds in Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC, strong supervisory experience and a proven track record in commercial building services.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing or HVAC
• Strong mechanical engineering background within commercial building services
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Engineer
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, AHUs, pumps and heating and ventilation systems
• Experience managing engineers and specialist subcontractors
• Strong understanding of PPM, reactive maintenance and statutory compliance
• Knowledge of RAMS, COSHH and Health & Safety procedures
• Experience using CAFM systems and maintaining engineering documentation
• Previous experience managing small works and remedial projects
• Excellent communication, organisational and client-facing skills
• Strong leadership skills with a proactive approach to maintenance management

Responsibilities

• Supervising the on-site engineering, fabric and grounds maintenance teams
• Overseeing PPM and reactive maintenance across the contract
• Managing mechanical plant, including HVAC systems, AHUs, pumps and heating systems
• Planning monthly PPM schedules and carrying out quality checks
• Managing specialist subcontractors and remedial works
• Ensuring statutory compliance and Health & Safety standards are maintained
• Reviewing RAMS, COSHH assessments and safe working procedures
• Monitoring CAFM systems, KPIs and outstanding maintenance tasks
• Carrying out asset audits, condition surveys and compliance inspections
• Identifying mechanical faults and coordinating corrective works
• Overseeing small works and maintenance projects
• Maintaining accurate engineering records and compliance documentation
• Building strong relationships with clients and contractors
• Supporting and deputising for the Hard FM Service Manager when required

Skills

Strong mechanical engineering

Supervisory experience

HVAC systems

Electrical building services

Managing subcontractors

PPM & reactive maintenance

RAMS & COSHH

CAFM systems

Engineering documentation

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC)

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor – FM Service Provider – Brighton – Up to £52,800

CBW is currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join an established FM Service Provider on a large education contract based in Brighton. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and ambitious Mechanical Supervisor looking to take on a key position within a busy educational environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the on-site maintenance team, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, managing specialist contractors and ensuring all mechanical and electrical building services are maintained to the highest standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, previous supervisory experience and a proven track record within commercial building services.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising the on-site engineering, fabric and grounds maintenance teams
• Overseeing PPM and reactive maintenance across the contract
• Managing mechanical plant, including HVAC systems, AHUs, pumps and heating systems
• Planning monthly PPM schedules and carrying out quality checks
• Managing specialist subcontractors and remedial works
• Ensuring statutory compliance and Health & Safety standards are maintained
• Reviewing RAMS, COSHH assessments and safe working procedures
• Monitoring CAFM systems, KPIs and outstanding maintenance tasks
• Carrying out asset audits, condition surveys and compliance inspections
• Identifying mechanical faults and coordinating corrective works
• Overseeing small works and maintenance projects
• Maintaining accurate engineering records and compliance documentation
• Building strong relationships with clients and contractors
• Supporting and deputising for the Hard FM Service Manager when required

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday – 08:00am to 17:00pm

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing or HVAC
• Strong mechanical engineering background within commercial building services
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Engineer
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, AHUs, pumps, heating and ventilation systems
• Good understanding of electrical building services and hard FM maintenance
• Experience managing engineers and specialist subcontractors
• Strong understanding of PPM, reactive maintenance and statutory compliance
• Knowledge of RAMS, COSHH and Health & Safety procedures
• Experience using CAFM systems and maintaining engineering documentation
• Previous experience managing small works and remedial projects
• Excellent communication, organisational and client-facing skills
• Strong leadership skills with a proactive approach to maintenance management

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £52,800 per annum
• 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)