Maintenance Supervisor

Places for People -
London

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Job details

Permanent
£50,000 a year

Benefits

Free flu jabs
Company pension
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Reactive maintenance implementation
CAFM software
Facilities management
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) implementation
Safeguarding procedures
NVQ
Permit-to-work compliance
Training & development
Mechanical building services repair
BTEC
Planned maintenance

Full job description

Location:

Battersea Dyson Building, 20 Howie Street, London SW11 4AY
Salary:

£50,000
Employment Type:

Permanent
Hours per Week:

40
Grade:

5
Closing Date:

14 August 2026

Reporting Group:

Derwent Facilities Management

Derwent FM

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

Are you an experienced Maintenance Supervisor with a strong technical background and a passion for leading engineering teams?

We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at the prestigious Royal College of Art (RCA), supporting one of the most unique and exciting estates in London.

The Royal College of Art is a world-leading postgraduate university of art and design, with a diverse estate comprising specialist workshops, studios, teaching spaces, laboratories, offices, public areas and student accommodation. No two days are the same.

This role is ideal for an established Maintenance Supervisor who combines strong mechanical or building services knowledge with proven experience managing engineers, contractors, compliance activities and planned maintenance programmes.

Working closely with the Hard Services Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant and effective operation of the estate while supporting, coaching and developing the engineering team.

What You'll Be Doing

Supervising a team of maintenance engineers and technicians,
Leading the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance,
Acting as a technical point of escalation for engineers and contractors,
Supporting fault-finding and diagnosis across building services systems and plant,
Managing contractors, permits to work and safe systems of work,
Monitoring statutory compliance activities and maintaining associated records,
Ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are consistently achieved,
Maintaining and updating CAFM systems and maintenance records,
Planning and coordinating repairs, minor works and maintenance projects,
Coaching and developing engineers, helping to build technical capability within the team.

Essential Criteria

Experience in a Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Engineer or similar supervisory position
Level 3 technical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering
Strong hands-on experience within building maintenance, facilities management or a similar environment
Proven experience delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
Experience supervising maintenance teams and specialist contractors
Sound understanding of statutory compliance and health and safety requirements within a maintenance environment
Experience using CAFM systems
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Desirable

Mechanical bias with experience of HVAC systems, pumps, AHUs, LTHW systems and associated plant
IOSH Managing Safely or similar qualification
Experience working within a complex commercial, education, healthcare or public-sector estate
Knowledge of SFG20 maintenance standards

More About You

You're a leader who enjoys being visible, supporting engineers and setting high technical standards. You're comfortable balancing practical maintenance supervision with contractor management, compliance administration and planning activities.
Most importantly, you're someone engineers respect because of your technical knowledge and willingness to support the team when challenges arise.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work within a unique and inspiring environment where facilities management directly supports world-class education, research and creativity. You'll be part of a collaborative team, working across a varied estate while helping to shape and develop engineering standards for the future.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

Competitive salary with regular annual review
Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
35 days holiday (including bank holiday) with option to buy or sell days
Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs - up to £500 savings per year
Access to wellbeing support such as counselling and flu jabs
Private GP and health support services available
Access to a rewards platform with retail and lifestyle discounts
Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Access to professional qualifications and career progression
Internal development programmes and learning support
Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards
Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
Free membership to Places Gyms

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team [email protected]

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [email protected].

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

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