We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Facilities team here at DPAG. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with strong all‑round building maintenance experience and proven supervisory skills. You will lead a small team, ensuring that both reactive and planned maintenance tasks are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, fully operational environment for staff, students, and researchers, while also supporting minor works and coordinating contractors.
Responsibilities
* Supervise and support a small team of maintenance staff, allocating work and monitoring performance
* Plan and coordinate reactive and planned maintenance activities
* Carry out and oversee general building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and fabric repair
* Diagnose faults and ensure timely and effective resolution
* Monitor building systems (heating, ventilation, water, power, and specialist research infrastructure)
* Coordinate contractors and liaise with Estates Services
* Support minor refurbishment and improvement projects
* Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety compliance
* Provide a responsive and professional service to a wide range of stakeholders
Required Qualifications
* Level 3 qualification (e.g., City & Guilds) in building/property maintenance or similar
* Proven experience in general building maintenance and fault finding
* Experience supervising or leading a team
* Good knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices
* Understanding of UK health and safety legislation
* Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
* Good communication skills and stakeholder engagement
* Competent IT skills (e.g., MS Office, maintenance systems)
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in a university, laboratory, healthcare, or similar environment
* Experience managing contractors and small projects
* Familiarity with facilities management systems (e.g., PLANON)
* Health and safety qualification (e.g., IOSH)
Benefits
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle and electric car loan schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
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