Job Description
6 month temp - perm role - Maintenance SupervisorSalary £34, 254 - £42,977To Supervise a small team of maintenance staff, 5 trades people located throughout Bute & Cowal locality - Cowal (Dunoon), Bute (Rothesay), Helensburgh & Lochside (Helensburgh VICC) of the HSCP.The Estates Department looks after all buildings and equipment across the service.Its role is to make sure everything is safe, maintained, and meets legal and NHS standards.The team manages 56 properties with a budget of around £3.7 million.There are 25 staff covering technical and support roles.Main ResponsibilitiesSupervision & PlanningManage and supervise maintenance staff and contractors.Plan and organise maintenance schedules (electrical, mechanical, buildings, and grounds).Monitor staff attendance and performance.Oversee small projects and repair work.Hands-On MaintenanceCarry out maintenance and repairs on systems such as: Heating, boilers, and hot water systemsAir conditioning and ventilationElectrical systems and equipmentFire alarms, emergency lighting, and generatorsMedical and hospital equipment (beds, hoists, etc.)Lifts, security systems, and nurse call systemsRespond to faults and breakdowns quickly and fix issues.Health, Safety & ComplianceFollow all health and safety rules and NHS policies.Carry out risk assessments and use permits to work safely.Manage legionella control (water safety checks, cleaning, monitoring).Keep maintenance records for audits and compliance.Equipment & TestingCarry out testing (e.g. PAT testing on electrical equipment).Install and commission new equipment safely.Maintain tools, materials, and stock.Administration & SystemsUse systems to: Log and complete work ordersRecord time and materialsTrack maintenance and safety checksOrder materials and approve spending within limits.On-Call DutiesTake part in an out-of-hours emergency rota to deal with urgent issues.Decision MakingWork independently day-to-day with general oversight from the Estates Officer.Prioritise and schedule work based on needs.Diagnose faults and decide on the best solutions.Order materials and define technical requirements for jobs.Key ChallengesWorking in difficult conditions (tight spaces, heights, extreme temperatures).Responding to emergencies (e.g. floods, power loss, equipment failure).Solving complex problems with limited resources.Working in a busy hospital environment and dealing with sensitive situations.CommunicationYou'll regularly work with:Estates Managers & Supervisors - planning and decision-makingEstates Team - coordinating daily workNHS Staff - arranging access and explaining workContractors & Suppliers - organising jobs and materialsTools & Equipment UsedHand and power toolsElectrical testing equipmentAccess equipment (ladders, platforms, cherry pickers)IT systems and maintenance softwareVehicles and lifting equipmentPersonal protective equipment (PPE)SummaryThis role combines supervision, hands-on maintenance, and planning to keep hospital buildings and equipment safe, compliant, and running smoothly.
It also involves responding to emergencies and supporting healthcare services with minimal disruption.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.TPBN1_UKTJ