Mechanical Supervisor (Facilities/Building Maintenance)
Location: South West London
Salary: £55,000
Hours: 1-year fixed-term contract - Monday to Friday: 8am - 5pm (option to go permanent)
Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise a team of mechanical engineers and technicians, ensuring high performance, efficiency, and adherence to maintenance schedules.
* Provide expert technical guidance and hands-on support for complex mechanical issues, fault diagnosis, and repairs across diverse building systems.
* Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities for mechanical plant, including HVAC systems (boilers, chillers, AHUs, FCUs), pumps, motors, pipework, and domestic water systems.
* Conduct quality inspections of mechanical works by staff and contractors, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
* Identify recurring faults and implement long-term solutions to improve system reliability and reduce downtime.
Compliance, Health & Safety, and Documentation
* Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, British Standards, health and safety legislation (e.g., LOLER, PUWER, Gas Safety, Pressure Systems Safety Regulations), and company policies.
* Manage water hygiene programmes, including Legionella control (ACoP L8), ensuring proper monitoring, testing, and record-keeping.
* Implement safe systems of work, including Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), and risk assessments (RAMS).
* Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, test results, certifications, and asset data within CAFM systems or logbooks.
* Support audits by ensuring all documentation is current and available.
Team Management & Development
* Assign daily tasks and manage workloads, prioritising critical issues.
* Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians through training and coaching.
* Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and promote professional growth.
* Foster a positive team environment with effective communication and problem-solving.
Resource & Client Management
* Control stock levels of spare parts and consumables, initiating procurement as needed.
* Oversee subcontractors, ensuring work quality, safety, and timelines.
* Liaise with clients and occupants, providing updates and managing expectations.
* Track expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. We welcome applications from all sections of society and support reasonable adjustments. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
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