Maintenance Supervisor

6 month temp - perm role
- Maintenance Supervisor

Salary £34, 254 - £42,977

To Supervise a small team of maintenance staff, 5 trades people located throughout Bute & Cowal locality
- Cowal (Dunoon), Bute (Rothesay), Helensburgh & Lochside (Helensburgh VICC) of the HSCP.

• The Estates Department looks after all buildings and equipment across the service.
• Its role is to make sure everything is safe, maintained, and meets legal and NHS standards.
• The team manages 56 properties with a budget of around £3.7 million.
• There are 25 staff covering technical and support roles.

• Manage and supervise maintenance staff and contractors.
• Plan and organise maintenance schedules (electrical, mechanical, buildings, and grounds).
• Monitor staff attendance and performance.
• Oversee small projects and repair work.

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on systems such as:
  • Heating, boilers, and hot water systems
  • Air conditioning and ventilation
  • Electrical systems and equipment
  • Fire alarms, emergency lighting, and generators
  • Medical and hospital equipment (beds, hoists, etc.)
  • Lifts, security systems, and nurse call systems
• Respond to faults and breakdowns quickly and fix issues.

• Follow all health and safety rules and NHS policies.
• Carry out risk assessments and use permits to work safely.
• Manage legionella control (water safety checks, cleaning, monitoring).
• Keep maintenance records for audits and compliance.

• Carry out testing (e.g. PAT testing on electrical equipment).
• Install and commission new equipment safely.
• Maintain tools, materials, and stock.

• Use systems to:
  • Log and complete work orders
  • Record time and materials
  • Track maintenance and safety checks
• Order materials and approve spending within limits.

• Take part in an out-of-hours emergency rota to deal with urgent issues.

• Work independently day-to-day with general oversight from the Estates Officer.
• Prioritise and schedule work based on needs.
• Diagnose faults and decide on the best solutions.
• Order materials and define technical requirements for jobs.

• Working in difficult conditions (tight spaces, heights, extreme temperatures).
• Responding to emergencies (e.g. floods, power loss, equipment failure).
• Solving complex problems with limited resources.
• Working in a busy hospital environment and dealing with sensitive situations.

You’ll regularly work with:

• Estates Managers & Supervisors - planning and decision-making
• Estates Team - coordinating daily work
• NHS Staff - arranging access and explaining work
• Contractors & Suppliers - organising jobs and materials

• Hand and power tools
• Electrical testing equipment
• Access equipment (ladders, platforms, cherry pickers)
• IT systems and maintenance software
• Vehicles and lifting equipment
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

This role combines supervision, hands-on maintenance, and planning to keep hospital buildings and equipment safe, compliant, and running smoothly. It also involves responding to emergencies and supporting healthcare services with minimal disruption.