Technical Supervisor

Sodexo; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Reading seeks a Technical Supervisor to manage Hard FM services. The role involves leading a team, overseeing operational standards, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong managerial experience, knowledge of electrical systems, and leadership skills. This is a full-time position offering up to £50,000 a year with great development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited access to online wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Bike to Work Scheme

Learning and development tools

Qualifications

• Lead a small team delivering Hard FM services.
• Manage day-to-day operations, planned and reactive maintenance.
• Oversee health & safety, permits to work, and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Hard FM services including maintenance and compliance.
• Monitor performance, budgets, and KPIs.
• Coach and develop your team through regular reviews.

Skills

Proven experience managing Hard FM / Technical Services contracts

Strong knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems

Strong organisational, financial, and communication skills

Proficient with IT systems (MS Office, CAFM, PDAs)

Experience leading teams

Education

Completed apprenticeship

BS 7671 18th Edition

IOSH (preferred)

Job description

• Full time
• 40 Hours per week
• Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Up to £50000 per annum
• Opportunities for professional development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Technical Supervisor(Electrical Biased)

Reading, RG2 0QE - Full time

Engineer a brighter future.

You'll keep things running, we'll fast-track your career as a Technical Supervisor with Sodexo, we believe operational excellence starts with you, as your versatile skills contribute to the maintenance and continuous development of our prestigious client facilities.

In this role, you'll lead a small team delivering Hard FM services. You'll manage day-to-day operations, planned and reactive maintenance, subcontractors, and budgets, ensuring high-quality service, safety, and compliance.

As a Technical Supervisoryou'll:

• Lead the delivery of all Hard FM services, including maintenance, repairs, and compliance.
• Manage in-house engineers and subcontractors to deliver services efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and service partners.
• Monitor performance, budgets, and KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Carry out hands-on technical work when needed.
• Oversee health & safety, permits to work, and statutory compliance.
• Support projects such as equipment upgrades and asset replacements.
• Be part of an on-call rota for out-of-hours emergencies.
• Coach and develop your team through regular reviews, toolbox talks, and training.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience managing Hard FM / Technical Services contracts
• Strong knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Completed apprenticeship, BS 7671 18th Edition, IOSH (preferred)
• Member of appropriate professional body
• Experience leading teams, managing contractors, and working with clients
• Strong organisational, financial, and communication skills
• Proficient with IT systems (MS Office, CAFM, PDAs)
• Full UK driving licence

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

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