Small Works Supervisor

Mitie; Lossiemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie in Lossiemouth is seeking a Small Works Supervisor to oversee maintenance, compliance and minor works for the RAF Lossiemouth on the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) contract. You will coordinate contractors, manage work orders and ensure safety and quality standards.

You will use Maximo CAFM to track activity, generate reports, and support delivery of KPI targets, with strong communication and leadership skills essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• NVQ, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant trade or demonstrable experience.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, compliance and contractor supervision.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to obtain MOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage small works, planned maintenance, reactive and remedial tasks, ensuring KPIs are achieved.
• Raise and manage work orders, purchase orders, invoices, and contractor activities to completion.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and suppliers, reviewing RAMS and certifications for compliance.
• Issue and manage Permits to Work (PTW) including safety controls for high-risk tasks.
• Use Maximo CAFM and other systems to record, track, and manage maintenance activities and records.

Skills

Contract supervision

Safety leadership

PPM delivery

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Maximo CAFM

Job description

ROLE: Small Works SupervisorHOURS: 40 hours, Monday to Friday LOCATION: Lossiemouth

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Small Works Supervisor who will support the delivery of maintenance, compliance, and minor works activities at RAF Lossiemouth as part of the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) contract.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver and manage small works, planned preventative maintenance, reactive and remedial tasks, ensuring all contracted deliverables and KPIs are achieved.
• Raise and manage work orders, purchase orders, invoices, and contractor activities through to successful completion, ensuring client expectations are met.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and suppliers, including reviewing certifications, reports, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), and ensuring compliance requirements are maintained.
• Issue and manage Permits to Work (PTW) where required, including activities such as working at height and high-voltage operations, ensuring all safety controls are in place.
• Use the Maximo CAFM system and other software platforms to record, track, and manage maintenance activity, statutory records, audits, compliance actions, and small works programmes.

Required Qualifications:

• NVQ, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant trade, construction, engineering, building maintenance, facilities management discipline, or significant demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, compliance management, contractor supervision, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and remedial works delivery.
• Excellent communication, customer service, leadership, and supervisory skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Full UK driving licence and the ability to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance and MOD airside driving permits.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively whilst maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile Ministry of Defence contract at RAF Lossiemouth within the Future Defence Infrastructure Services programme.
• Training and development opportunities, including Legionella Responsible Person training where required.
• Career progression within one of the UK's leading facilities management organisations.

There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!