Facilities Supervisor

Facilities Supervisor Guildford Borough Council Woking Road Depot, Woking Road, Guildford GU1 1QE

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Facilities team at Woking Road Depot. We are seeking a highly motivated, organised and proactive Facilities Supervisor to support the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality facilities services across our operational sites.

As a key member of the Facilities team, you will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day management of depot operations and facilities-related activities, ensuring that buildings, grounds, equipment and working environments are maintained to the highest standards. Working closely with the Facilities Team Leader and colleagues across the organisation, you will play an important role in ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, coordinating maintenance activities, managing contractors and supporting operational service delivery.

You will be responsible for monitoring site standards, identifying opportunities for service improvements and ensuring that issues are resolved promptly and effectively. The role requires excellent problem-solving skills, a practical approach and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

With a strong focus on customer service and teamwork, you will have experience supervising facilities, building maintenance or operational support services. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues, contractors and service users, and able to explain technical information clearly and effectively. Experience with in a local government or public sector environment would be advantageous, though not essential.

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package, including incremental pay progression, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate, a staff discount scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Appointment Type Permanent Position Full Time/Part Time Full-time

Job Category Facilities

Hours 37

Location Woking Road Depot, Woking Road, Guildford GU1 1QE

Salary Min Grade 4 - £33,940

Salary Max Grade 4 - £37,983

DBS Security Clearance Level Required Not Applicable

Closing Date 14/08/2026

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• incremental pay progression
• generous annual leave entitlement
• flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate
• a staff discount scheme
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.

All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.

We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.