Facilities Supervisor
A fantastic opportunity for a proactive Facilities Supervisor with facilities maintenance, contractor management, health and safety, compliance and CAFM systems experience.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Facilities Business Partner, Facilities Supervisor, Facilities Officer, Maintenance Coordinator, Building Services Manager
SALARY: Competitive + Benefits
LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon, South West England (PL1)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 4.5 Days per Week on Site
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Facilities Supervisor with experience in facilities management, planned maintenance, reactive repairs and contractor control within a busy industrial, manufacturing, production or logistics environment.
As a Facilities Supervisor you will support the maintenance and performance of buildings, plant and equipment across multiple locations, helping to ensure safe, compliant and effective service delivery.
The Facilities Supervisor will work closely with operational teams, external contractors and the wider Facilities Management team to coordinate maintenance activity, improve site standards, support installations and manage equipment-related issues.
This is a varied, hands-on role for someone organised, confident under pressure and able to build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Facilities Supervisor include:
* Facilities Maintenance: Oversee timely completion of building and facilities maintenance, including planned and reactive repairs
* Contractor Management: Coordinate, supervise and review work carried out by external contractors and third-party service providers
* Health and Safety: Ensure employees and contractors operate safely on site, improving contractor control, compliance and site standards
* Equipment Performance: Monitor and report on equipment performance and availability, providing analysis and feedback to the Facilities team
* Operational Support: Manage day-to-day equipment-related issues with Operations, helping to prioritise work and coordinate planned shutdowns
* Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules with the Facilities Management team
* Installation Support: Support Engineering during new equipment installations, including contractor coordination and oversight
* Waste Management: Oversee waste management processes, ensuring contractor activities meet company standards and regulatory requirements
* Emergency Response: Respond to emergencies and out-of-hours call-outs as part of the on-call rota, following agreed escalation procedures
* Budget Support: Obtain and review subcontractor quotations, supporting CAPEX and OPEX planning and budget management
* Team Cover: Act as deputy to the Facilities Supervisor during periods of holiday or sickness absence
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
* Previous experience managing contractors and third-party service providers
* Previous experience in a similar facilities role within an industrial, manufacturing, production or logistics environment
* Strong working knowledge of facilities maintenance, site services, planned maintenance and reactive repairs
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* Familiarity with CAFM systems
* Strong communication skills with a proactive and solution-focused approach
* Highly organised, results-driven and able to manage multiple priorities
* Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
* Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
DESIRABLE
* IWFM qualification
BENEFITS
* 4.5 day working week
* Employee discount at local businesses
* Perks through local sports club partners
* On-site parking
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14800
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