New Mechanical Supervisor role paying up to £55,000 based in Paddington - Progression and private health care provided
Mechanical Supervisor
Paddington
£50,000 - £55,000
My client who specialises within the building services and maintenance sector is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join the team on a prestigious site in Paddington.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lead engineer looking to take the next step in their career, or an established supervisor seeking a new challenge.
You will be mechanically qualified holding City & Guilds / NVQ qualifications whilst also being multi-skilled with good all-round building services maintenance knowledge, alongside previous supervisory or lead engineer experience.
Duties:
- Lead and manage a team of 5 engineers, ensuring high standards of service delivery across all mechanical building services.
- Oversee and support the maintenance of mechanical plant including:
- Chillers & Cooling Towers – monitoring performance, organising maintenance, and troubleshooting faults.
- Boilers & Heating Systems – ensuring compliance, efficiency, and safety checks.
- Air Handling Units (AHUs) & Fan Coil Units (FCUs) – supervising servicing, filter changes, and performance monitoring.
- Pumps, Pressurisation Units & Valves – ensuring smooth operation and carrying out inspections/repairs.
- Hot & Cold-Water Systems – overseeing flushing, temperature checks, and ensuring Legionella compliance.
- Building Management System (BMS) – monitoring, making adjustments, and escalating issues.
- Provide hands-on technical support and guidance to the engineering team.
- Plan and allocate PPMs and reactive tasks, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards.
- Carry out toolbox talks and support training/development of engineers.
- Liaise with the client and management team, providing updates and ensuring smooth service delivery.
- Maintain compliance records, risk assessments, and ensure health & safety standards are met.
- Recognised mechanical engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
- Proven experience within building services maintenance, ideally in a supervisory or senior engineer capacity.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and plant room operations.
- Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
- Monday to Friday working hours – 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
- The chance to lead a dedicated team at a high-profile site in Paddington.
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing business.