Maintenance Supervisor
Are you skilled in overseeing both planned and reactive maintenance? Do you have experience managing teams and external contractors in a facilities environment?
Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
We are currently seeking a proactive Maintenance Supervisor to lead our dedicated Facilities Team. In this role you will play a key part in ensuring our hospice remains a safe, fully operational, and well-maintained environment. You’ll oversee both planned and reactive maintenance work and lead a small team of Maintenance Technicians, contractors, and volunteers.
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines supervision, technical knowledge, and people management. Your ability to coordinate work efficiently, identify and resolve issues promptly, and ensure compliance with safety standards will be essential.
Location: Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2HS
Hours of work: On a rota pattern of 8:00am – 4:00pm and 9:00am – 5:00pm with an out of hours on-call rota.
About the role
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Supervise the Maintenance Technicians and volunteers.
• Manage and coordinate contractors on-site.
• Support the Head of Estates and Facilities in identifying and resolving maintenance or compliance issues.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to, including acting as a keyholder and responding to out-of-hours emergencies as part of a call-out rota.
• Work proactively to ensure the upkeep of the hospice’s internal and external environments.
Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Further information is available here
For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Hannah Williams, Head of Estates & Facilities, on hannah.williams@rainbows.co.uk
To apply for the role please click ‘apply now’ to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk
This role is subject to a Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.