Multi-Site Estates & Maintenance Supervisor

Downing Care; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee discounts

EAP for mental health

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Downing Care is seeking a Regional Estates Supervisor to oversee a portfolio of care homes in the South, based at Farnborough with travel to sites. You’ll manage maintenance operatives, contractor work, and compliance while supporting budget planning and asset care across multiple locations.

Role requires hands-on maintenance skills, leadership, and a strong focus on safety and regulatory standards within occupied buildings. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance/estates role or similar.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating contractors.
• Solid knowledge of building maintenance systems and reactive maintenance.
• Good understanding of health and safety in occupied buildings.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
• Competent IT skills and experience with maintenance reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to maintenance operatives.
• Allocate workloads across multiple sites to ensure efficient service.
• Respond to maintenance requests, emergencies and breakdowns promptly.
• Carry out plumbing, joinery, decorating, basic electrical, and fabric works.
• Diagnose faults and implement practical solutions with minimal disruption.
• Monitor planned preventive maintenance across properties.
• Ensure plant and building systems are serviced per statutory and manufacturer guidance.
• Oversee upkeep of buildings, grounds, and external environments.
• Identify improvement opportunities and investment needs.
• Assist with inspections, testing, and certification for compliance.
• Support budget monitoring and maintenance procedures development.

Skills

Staff supervision

Contractor coordination

Maintenance work

Health & safety knowledge

IT skills

Driving licence

Fleet management awareness

Tools

CMMS / maintenance software

Job description

Downing Care is seeking a Regional Estates Supervisor to oversee a portfolio of care homes in the South, based at Farnborough with travel to sites. You’ll manage maintenance operatives, contractor work, and compliance while supporting budget planning and asset care across multiple locations.

Role requires hands-on maintenance skills, leadership, and a strong focus on safety and regulatory standards within occupied buildings. A full UK driving licence is essential.