GBRE Excellerate is seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join its facilities management team. This role is ideal for a technically strong individual with hands-on building maintenance experience who can also lead and coordinate on-site teams across multiple client locations. The successful candidate will combine practical trade skills with supervisory ability to ensure high-quality service delivery in line with client expectations and Service Level Agreements.
This position requires a minimum of two to three years’ experience in general building and facilities maintenance. Previous experience supervising or managing a team is essential, including allocating tasks, coordinating workflows, and providing on-site guidance. A trade-related qualification or technical certificate in building maintenance, construction, or a related field will be advantageous and will strengthen your application.
The successful candidate must demonstrate proven hands-on skills across a wide range of maintenance disciplines. These include carpentry, painting, ceiling repairs, dry walling, basic masonry work, welding, plumbing, office furniture repairs, carpet and blind repairs, tiling, and lamping. A solid understanding of the correct use of chemicals, tools, and machinery relevant to maintenance work is required, together with strong knowledge of health and safety standards, including safe chemical handling and equipment operation. The role also requires the ability to use a smartphone and mobile applications for managing job cards, reporting, and checklists, as administration is handled digitally. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between sites are essential.
In this role, you will perform general building maintenance and repair work across various client sites while supervising and supporting on-site team members. You will allocate tasks, ensure work is completed to required standards, and mentor junior or less experienced staff. You will also assist Electrical, HVAC, and Handy Man teams when required, ensuring seamless collaboration across technical disciplines.
You will be responsible for attending to site call-outs timeously, including ad-hoc repairs and planned preventative maintenance. Managing daily call-outs and ensuring that all tasks are properly tracked and completed forms a core part of this role. Regular site inspections—daily, weekly, and monthly—must be conducted in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements. Administrative duties include completing digital job cards, compiling reports, processing supplier invoices, and managing delivery notes. Compliance with health, safety, and operational procedures is mandatory at all times, and standby duties may be required as part of operational needs.
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, professionalism when interacting with clients, and a high level of reliability, integrity, and attention to detail. If you are a hands-on maintenance professional with supervisory experience and a commitment to operational excellence, this opportunity at GBRE Excellerate offers the chance to grow within a respected facilities management environment.
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