Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

An opportunity has arisen to join Central Hall Westminster as the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.

Location: Westminster, SW1H. This is an office-based role.

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 dependent upon experience

Reports to: Environmental, Social & Governance Officer

Department: Facilities

Number of reports: 4 direct reports

About Us:

Central Hall Westminster (CHW) Ltd is owned by Trustees appointed by the Methodist Church; as such we aim to conduct business in line with the ethics of the Methodist Church and our Central Hall Venues (CHV) values. CHV is the brand name for the portfolio of venues run by CHW Ltd.

We are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor who will oversee the efficient operation and maintenance and improvement of our grade 2 listed building in the heart of Westminster, whilst managing a team of facility maintenance operatives to ensure safety, comfort, and functionality.

About You:

The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor requires a combination of technical expertise and a customer service approach, liaising between Trustees as owners of the building and all Tenants/Church on building operation matters.

This position involves overseeing daily facility operations, ensuring that maintenance, repairs, and renovations are carried out seamlessly. Responsibilities include managing a preventive maintenance programme to reduce downtime, implementing corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment, and staying up to date with best practices.

You will lead and develop the on-site maintenance team, conduct performance reviews, and ensure adherence to planned preventative and reactive maintenance procedures. Additionally, you will manage administrative duties, handle payroll interactions concerning salary queries from your team, attend internal meetings, and conduct monthly audits.

Moreover, you will coordinate tasks with approved contractors, assist the events team with risk assessments, and collaborate with the Head of Events to ensure service levels are met. Ensuring compliance with company policies and Health and Safety regulations are essential.

You will have:

• Experience in maintenance supervisory or management role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, building regulations, and environmental standards.
• Proficiency in facilities management software and tools.
• Qualification in IOSH Managing Safely.

Benefits:

As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Generous pension
• Private medical insurance
• Staff referral bonus
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loan
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays and paid birthday leave
• 2 additional paid volunteering days each year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave
• 50% discount at our in-house café and discounts to food and shopping places in local area

We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please let us know through the process.

Given our organisation s affiliation with the Methodist Church, an understanding and alignment with Methodist values are essential.