Job Description

Maintenance Operations Supervisor

THIS VACANCY MUST BE APPLIED FOR VIA THE NBI JOBS WEBSITE

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Operations Supervisor to join their busy Facilities department.

Background:

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes support a cluster of internationally renowned research organisations, working to tackle major challenges of the 21st Century - the sustainability of our environment, our food supplies and healthy ageing.

The NBI Partnership provides high quality, non-scientific support services for the diverse community of staff, students and visiting workers at the Institutes (the Earlham Institute, John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory and Quadram Institute Bioscience) and for the NBI Partnership.

Based on the Norwich Research Park amongst 230 hectares of parkland, you will be joining a committed, professional and welcoming team. In addition, you will enjoy a competitive salary and annual leave, our defined contribution pension scheme, excellent recreational facilities and a range of other employee benefits.

The Facilities Department provides unique Facilities Management Services to the John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory and the Earlham Institute. Our prime objective is to deliver safe, high quality scientific environments, which support scientists involved with world class research.

The role:

The Maintenance Operations Supervisor will play a key role in the leadership and delivery of day-to-day facilities maintenance across all NBIP-managed buildings and laboratories.

Reporting to the Maintenance Operations Manager, you will oversee the execution of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), manage reactive repair tasks, and coordinate contractor activity to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant service delivery.

You will supervise a team of skilled maintenance technicians, ensuring smooth operation and fast response to issues across a wide range of systems and assets, including:

Building fabric and infrastructure (e.g. internal finishes, windows, doors, flooring) HVAC systems and associated PPM Passive fire protection systems (e.g. fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation) Electrical and mechanical plant maintenance Statutory compliance activities including L8 water hygiene, fire safety, and emergency lighting Team and operational H&S.
The role also involves managing emergency incidents, system shutdowns, and supporting asset life-cycle planning, all while ensuring minimal disruption to NBIP's research environments. You will be a key figure in maintaining the safety, functionality, and efficiency of laboratory and technical spaces.

The ideal candidate:

You will hold a

relevant technical qualification

(e.g. HNC in building services, mechanical, or electrical engineering), along with

health and safety certification

(IOSH or equivalent), and have demonstrable experience managing or supervising maintenance operations in a complex building or campus environment.

You will bring strong technical knowledge of

HVAC, passive fire safety

, and

fabric maintenance

, combined with experience using

CAFM systems

and an understanding of statutory compliance frameworks.

We are seeking a strong team leader with excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure, and the confidence to coordinate both in-house staff and specialist contractors. Experience in science, research, NHS, or high-containment environments would be an advantage.

Additional information:

Salary on appointment will be within the range 36,540 to 45,350 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time permanent position.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website http://jobs.nbi.ac.uk/ or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004925.

Please note CVs received directly from Indeed will not be considered. Only applications submitted on the above website will be accepted

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

The NBI Partnership is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent, and welcome all applications.

The closing date for applications will be 18 August 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,540.00-45,350.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/08/2025
Reference ID: 1004925