Shift Maintenance Engineer

Wates; Northampton Copse; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Supervisor at the Wellcome Genome Campus in Saffron Walden. This role involves coordinating FM services, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing contractors for high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven facilities management experience and strong leadership skills. Join us in maintaining an inspiring environment for groundbreaking research.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive work culture

Opportunities for professional development

Access to campus amenities including cafés, gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or building services.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate FM services across the campus.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations.
• Manage contractors and service providers.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

Supervisor - Wellcome Genome Campus, Saffron Walden. Are you an experienced Facilities Management professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join us at the world-renowned Wellcome Genome Campus, where science meets innovation, and help us maintain a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment for groundbreaking research.

Location: Wellcome Genome Campus, Saffron Walden
Contract Type: Perm
Hours: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate FM services across the campus
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations
• Manage contractors and service providers to deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes
• Support planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Monitor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as a point of contact for FM-related queries and emergencies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or building services
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A proactive, solution-focused approach
• Knowledge of health & safety and compliance standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Why Join Us

• A supportive and inclusive work culture
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to campus amenities including cafés, gym, and green spaces
• A chance to contribute to meaningful work in a world-class setting

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

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