Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor in Brighton
Posted by CBW Staffing Solutions
£52,800 a year
Brighton · Permanent
CBW is currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join an established FM Service Provider on a large education contract based in Brighton. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and ambitious Mechanical Supervisor looking to take on a key position within a busy educational environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the on-site maintenance team, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, managing specialist contractors and ensuring all mechanical and electrical building services are maintained to the highest standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, previous supervisory experience and a proven track record within commercial building services.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supervising the on-site engineering, fabric and grounds maintenance teams
- Overseeing PPM and reactive maintenance across the contract
- Managing mechanical plant, including HVAC systems, AHUs, pumps and heating systems
- Planning monthly PPM schedules and carrying out quality checks
- Managing specialist subcontractors and remedial works
- Ensuring statutory compliance and Health & Safety standards are maintained
- Reviewing RAMS, COSHH assessments and safe working procedures
- Monitoring CAFM systems, KPIs and outstanding maintenance tasks
- Carrying out asset audits, condition surveys and compliance inspections
- Identifying mechanical faults and coordinating corrective works
- Overseeing small works and maintenance projects
- Maintaining accurate engineering records and compliance documentation
- Building strong relationships with clients and contractors
- Supporting and deputising for the Hard FM Service Manager when required
Monday to Friday – 08:00am to 17:00pm
What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing or HVAC
- Strong mechanical engineering background within commercial building services
- Previous experience as a Mechanical Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Engineer
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, AHUs, pumps, heating and ventilation systems
- Good understanding of electrical building services and hard FM maintenance
- Experience managing engineers and specialist subcontractors
- Strong understanding of PPM, reactive maintenance and statutory compliance
- Knowledge of RAMS, COSHH and Health & Safety procedures
- Experience using CAFM systems and maintaining engineering documentation
- Previous experience managing small works and remedial projects
- Excellent communication, organisational and client-facing skills
- Strong leadership skills with a proactive approach to maintenance management
- Salary up to £52,800 per annum
- 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts and benefits
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Training and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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