Technical Supervisor

CBRE Group, Inc.; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor in Wellingborough. The ideal candidate will lead a maintenance team and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Responsibilities include managing PPM and reactive maintenance services, overseeing budget control and supplier negotiations, and ensuring all activities are accurately recorded. The role offers career progression and a competitive salary within a global facilities management organization.

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical / HVAC engineer.
• Proven supervisory experience in a maintenance or FM environment.
• Strong knowledge of plant and building services.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and compliance across all maintenance activities.
• Manage and support a team of engineers to ensure strong performance.
• Oversee PPM and reactive works ensuring compliance with SLAs.

Skills

Mechanical / HVAC knowledge

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of maintenance operations

Confidence with CAFM systems

Client-focused approach

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor with a mechanical/HVAC bias to lead a site maintenance team and subcontractors, delivering safe, compliant, and high‑quality PPM and reactive maintenance services in line with CBRE and client standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and compliance across all maintenance activities.
• Manage and support a team of engineers, ensuring competency, training, and strong performance.
• Oversee PPM, reactive, and emergency works, ensuring SLAs and statutory compliance are met.
• Manage subcontractors, control of works, permits, and site inspections.
• Ensure all maintenance activity is accurately recorded on the CAFM system (M5K), including reports, recommendations, and WebQuotes.
• Control costs, manage budgets, and negotiate best value with suppliers.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate on‑call rotas and support asset and engineering teams as required.

About You

• Time‑served Mechanical / HVAC engineer
• Proven supervisory experience in a maintenance or FM environment.
• Strong knowledge of plant, building services, and maintenance operations.
• Confident with CAFM systems and compliance‑led working.
• Professional, proactive, and client‑focused.

What We Offer

• A leadership role within a global FM organisation.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits.