Mechanical Supervisor

Mechanical Supervisor – FM Service Provider – Little Chesterford, Uttlesford (Essex) – £50,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join an established FM service provider based in Little Chesterford, Essex.

This role combines hands-on technical responsibilities with leadership and coordination duties.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and providing technical support to a team of four engineers.

In addition, the role includes participation in a 1-in-4 call-out rota, ensuring an effective response to out-of-hours requirements.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday, 08:00am – 17:00pm
• 1 in 4 call-out rota

• Managing and supervising a team of four engineers
• Carrying out daily inspections, as well as planned preventative and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems
• Acting as the first point of contact for mechanical, electrical, and system faults across the building
• Overseeing lighting control systems, HVAC electrical components, and general low-voltage (LV) infrastructure
• Supporting wider facilities operations and escalating issues where required
• Coordinating with the mobile support team and liaising with on-site contractors as necessary
• Maintaining accurate system logs, completing PPM tasks, and ensuring all work orders are closed out efficiently

• Mechanically qualified (City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 or equivalent)
• Proactive with strong problem-solving skills
• Confident working with automated systems and modern building technology
• Professional and calm when dealing with clients and end users
• Flexible and willing to assist in emergencies when required (rare, but fully supported)