Technical Maintenance Supervisor

PRS LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is looking for a Technical Maintenance Supervisor in Manchester. This role is responsible for leading the maintenance team, ensuring service quality, and managing maintenance activities on site. Ideal candidates will have a recognized electrical or mechanical apprenticeship and supervisory experience in complex environments. The position offers a permanent contract with a salary of £43,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised and accredited Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship.
• Supervisory experience on large, complex sites.
• Experience managing directly employed labour and contractors to deliver services.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team performance and ensure service outcomes.
• Manage maintenance of plant and equipment through directly employed labour and contractors.
• Participate in the implementation of permit-to-work systems.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of statutory regulations

Experience operating CAFM systems

Education

Recognised Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Position

Technical Maintenance Supervisor

Location

Manchester

Type

Permanent

Salary

£43,000 per annum. 37.5 hours per week, Mon‑Fri.

Job Overview

We are recruiting for a Technical Maintenance Supervisor to be responsible for planning work and coordinating directly employed labour and sub‑contractors at a large facility in the Manchester area. The role ensures all maintenance, repairs and ongoing condition of building services, associated systems, plant and equipment meet a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead responsible for maintenance team performance.
• Provide leadership and motivation to the maintenance team in delivering required service outcomes.
• Work in accordance with statutory requirements, technical guidance and codes of practice.
• Carry out duties safely and in line with safe working practices.
• Ensure the electrical and mechanical teams receive necessary training specific to roles, regulations, guidance and policy.
• Manage and supervise responsive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment through directly employed labour and external contractors.
• Participate in the implementation of permit-to-work systems.
• Use the helpdesk and CAFM system to manage the issuing and closing out of reactive and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Review RAMS specific to role and associated duties.
• Ensure the maintenance team carries out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with procedures and schedules.

Requirements

• Completed a recognised and accredited Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship.
• Supervisory experience on large, complex sites.
• Experience managing directly employed labour and contractors to deliver services.
• Strong knowledge of statutory regulations specific to the role.
• Experience managing PPM and reactive maintenance on a large complex site.
• Sound awareness of risk assessment and working safely with equipment.
• Ability to contribute on occasion with hands‑on duties.
• Experience operating CAFM systems.

PRS is an equal opportunities employer.

Matt Soulsby