Life Facilities Team manages and maintains the buildings and physical environment within which Life and its associated elements operate. It generates income from renting space to tenants within the Centre and from the operation of the Times Square Multi-storey car park, which has 635 spaces.
Mechanical and Electrical Supervisor
Salary: up to £36,500 per annum, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, (40 hours), permanent
We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical and Electrical Supervisor to join our busy in-house Facilities team. Reporting to the Mechanical and Electrical Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring building systems across Life, tenanted spaces and the wider site remain fully operational, well maintained and able to support critical activities, including research undertaken by our principal tenants, Newcastle University and the NHS. This is a hands-on role, combining technical delivery with day-to-day supervision of the Mechanical and Electrical team, ensuring a proactive, high-quality and customer-focused service across all areas.
You will oversee the operation and maintenance of building systems including BMS, heating, ventilation, plumbing and electrical services, while supervising planned preventative maintenance and reactive works via the CAFM system. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating rotas and on-call cover, overseeing contractors, supporting project delivery and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and Safe Systems of Work. Some planned works and reactive repairs may involve out of hours working.
We are looking for a confident individual with strong mechanical and electrical experience, a recognised Level 3 engineering qualification (or equivalent), and excellent organisational skills. You will have the ability to support and guide team members while maintaining a flexible, hands-on approach to site operations.
Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme, a health cash plan with a 24/7 GP service line, and discounted car parking in the centre of Newcastle.
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy are available on request. For further information regarding this post, please refer to the job description and person specification on our website.
To apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form which can be accessed from our website at https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/ by 9 June 2026.
Interviews will be held on 23 June 2026.
The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer. Life has achieved Maintaining Excellence accreditation under the Northeast Better Health at Work Scheme.
Registered Charity Number: 1059607
Pay: Up to £36,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have a recognised NVQ level 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline?
- Do you have experience in mechanical and electrical services?
- Are you confident in supporting and guiding a team?
Work Location: In person
