Job Description:

Hard Services Supervisor

Contract: Healthcare
Location: Reading, RG30 4EJ
Hours of Work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Hard Services Supervisor to assist in managing the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems, plant, designated equipment, and building fabric.

The role supports the effective operation of site services while ensuring statutory compliance is maintained and contract requirements are achieved within budget.

Working closely with the Hard FM Manager, you will supervise maintenance staff and specialist subcontractors, support service delivery, and help ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual obligations.

This position requires strong compliance oversight, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining site standards while supporting the delivery of high-quality facilities management services within a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across building services, plant, equipment, and building fabric.
• Support statutory compliance across mechanical, electrical, and building fabric services.
• Supervise maintenance staff and specialist subcontractors.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed within contractual timescales and service level requirements.
• Promote compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Assist with budget control, cost monitoring, and procurement of materials and labour.
• Maintain effective communication with the Hard FM Manager, operational teams, and client stakeholders.
• Support contract reporting, asset management records, lifecycle projects, and site documentation updates.

Person Specification

• Extensive background in reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) for building services.
• Proven track record working within facilities management or building services in commercial property environments.
• Experience working as a fully qualified Maintenance Technician.
• Good understanding of building fabric maintenance and the ability to effectively communicate technical requirements to the team.
• Strong compliance awareness with a logical and organised approach to managing statutory requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Good numerical skills with the ability to understand and assist with budgets.