Building Maintenance Supervisor - 4647

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Building Maintenance Supervisor - 4647

£36300

Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Newtown, Cambridge

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1fbaa643d72c4dbdbd9c41b04ea51f7e

Full Job Description

We are currently seeking a Building Maintenance Supervisor to work within a small team to deliver excellence in planning compliant installation, operation and maintenance of the Group's mechanical and electrical systems ensuring assets are maintained to be safe, secure and in excellent order., Group Print & Operations fulfil our customer requirements across the world, printing, packing and despatching millions of examination items securely to our customers around the world. We are also responsible for managing the life changing scripts returned from our learners, preparing them for physical or digital assessment.

As Building Maintenance Supervisor, you will have lots of room for innovation with responsibility for recommending and implementing continuous improvement ideas on a wide range of electrical and mechanical plant within our Group Print and Operations distribution centres., Team Supervision

  • Lead and coordinate the Building Maintenance Engineers/Technicians within the GPaO Engineering teams managed premises.

  • Conduct performance reviews and appraisals for all direct staff discussing any development and training needs that may arise.

  • Support the Assistant Engineering Manager by overseeing the Engineering team activity to maintain the highest safety standards inclusive of regulatory compliance.

  • Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement in all aspects of the engineering department.


  • Buildings & Equipment Maintenance
  • Co-ordinate and undertake the annual Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule and all reactive works for mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and assets.

  • Plan, cost and manage electrical installation, testing and reactive maintenance repair projects, maintaining fully documented audit records.

  • Collaborate with the Assistant Engineering Manager to plan and execute various maintenance, small works, and continuous improvement projects.

  • Manage on site contractors to ensure that they are fully inducted and briefed about the work they are required to complete, in accordance with Company's guidelines and procedures.

  • Contribute and assist with the cascade of knowledge on site systems and infrastructure to ensure the optimum function of the buildings and equipment.


  • Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and safe systems of work for all planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.

    There will be a requirement to participate in an out of hour's rota call out system and whilst this is a days-based role there may be some occasional requirement to work shifts.

    Are you a motivated and skilled engineer with experience in a supervisory role looking for a rewarding new opportunity?, You will be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in leadership or supervision, with a trade qualification in an electrical, mechanical, or construction discipline.
  • Certified Electrical qualification to an approved grade: qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent to JIB Approved Electrician grade. Including at least one of the following:

  • + Certified City and Guilds 2382 to current IET wiring regulations (BS7671).
    + Certified City and Guilds 2391 inspection and testing or the new equivalent qualification.
  • IOSH Working Safely (minimum) - Managing Safely or equivalent (desirable).

  • Computer literacy skills with experience using MS Office (essential)

  • Competent and able to work at height (use of MEWP's is essential)


  • The successful candidate will have excellent problem solving and analytical fault-finding skills. A flexible working approach is a must as well as good interpersonal, team-working and customer service skills.

    We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge., Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.

    Why join us

    Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.

    Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.

    We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

    £27,900 - £36,300 a year - Permanent, We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance

  • Discretionary annual bonus

  • Group personal pension scheme.

  • Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary

  • Green travel schemes