We are seeking a Building Maintenance Supervisor to be responsible for the support of a key office site in Reading. Working alongside and leading the current Maintenance Team to maintain the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) building facilities and ensure legal compliance.

This role would be a good opportunity for an experienced M&E/Building Maintenance Engineer looking to take the next step in their career and move into the field of site management, or for an existing supervisor to support a prestigious client. You'll bring a sound understanding of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) systems such as Heating and Ventilation (HVAC), Infrastructure and Electrical Equipment to support your client.

The role will include statutory compliance checks, minor electrical works and assisting the Contract Manager with the management of sub-contractors around the site, taking the lead on minor projects and managing the engineer workloads.

Responsibilities will include:

• Planning, inspecting and carrying out repairs or preventative maintenance as required and responding to breakdowns in a timely fashion
• Performing statutory inspections of Emergency Lighting, Water Temperature checks, HVAC Maintenance, Fire Door inspection, Plumbing repairs, Lighting checks and other minor reactive works
• Being an ambassador for the customer; dealing professionally with complaints and queries and mangement of budgets and sub-contractors
• Supervising e ngineer sub-contractors upon attending site
• Minor building fabric repairs, there are two other Engineers on site, so as a team you will be expected to complete 90% of the repair work in-house, we would be looking for you to lead with the assignment of these works
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with agreed specifications and in line with Health & Safety legislation
• Up keep of site documentation so the compliance can be evidenced

Experience required:

Education/Qualifications

• IT literate

Working experience/Personal attributes

• Experience from a Maintenance or Engineering role, with the ability to undertake Mechanical and Electrical works, such as basic plumbing, carpentry, and redecoration tasks - Essential
• Experience of carrying out statutory Planned, Preventative Maintenance (PPM) inspections (Checking facilities for works needed)
• Good understanding of Health & Safety working practices
• Experience of completing risk assessments and method statements; along with issuing permit to work for maintenance tasks - this is advantageous but can be trained if you don't have
• Knowledge of using a Building Management System (BMS)
• 'Can do' attitude with flexibility to get the job done
• Team player who is confident to work independently
• Customer focused
• Good communicator

Why join OCS Group UK Ltd?

From providing a first-class shopping experience at major retail and leisure establishments, to maintaining critical factory facilities for well-known industrial organisations, to supporting the patient journey at large hospitals, we provide the essential services that keep businesses and societies running day in and day out.

At OCS Group, we take a partnership approach. That means we start by listening carefully to each customer to understand their requirements, then tailor our services to meet their specific needs. We deliver more than 70 internationally accredited facilities management services - ranging from cleaning, security and catering to waste management - as standalone, bundled or fully integrated solutions.

OCS prides itself as a company that has family values.

We take CARE of you; We act SAFELY and responsibly; We are TRUSTWORTHY; We work as EXPERTS.

What will you get in return?

• An enhanced pension scheme (above auto enrolment rates) - to save for the future
• Life Assurance - to protect your family should the worst happen
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays on top
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Private Medical Insurance - to protect you
• Access to 100s of high street discounts
• Financial Wellbeing support - Access to low interest loans
• Recognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performers
• Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support
• Successful candidates for this role, who meet the eligibility criteria, may have the opportunity to undertake a formal work-based training course under our commitment to personal and professional development through the Government's apprenticeship scheme