260668 – Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

In this role, you will lead the maintenance team at Edinburgh Hospice to keep facilities safe, welcoming, and fully operational. You will apply your technical know-how to manage planned and reactive maintenance while upholding safety and compliance standards. You’ll contribute to delivering a high-quality facilities service across the site and support the care environment for patients, families, and staff. This position offers meaningful work at a mission-driven hospice with opportunities for growth and impact.

Pay / Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays
• Continuous Professional development
• Season ticket loan
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated maintenance team to maintain buildings, grounds, equipment, and essential systems
• Plan and manage both preventive and reactive maintenance activities
• Support health and safety compliance and fire safety management
• Oversee contractor relationships and budget oversight within facilities context
• Deliver a high-quality facilities service across the hospice site

Key requirements

• Proven experience in team leadership, contractor management, and budget oversight in a maintenance or facilities setting
• Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering to at least HNC or NVQ Level 3, or equivalent
• IOSH accreditation (essential)
• Experience managing Building Management Systems (BMS) and carrying out PAT
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, including legionella control
• Proficient IT skills with Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication abilities
• Experience in healthcare, hospice, or care environments is advantageous but not essential

• leadership
• communication
• problem-solving
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
• health and safety compliance

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