Multi Skilled Maintenance Supervisor and Electrician in Birmingham

We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.

Location: Birmingham (SCC operate hybrid working, which comprises of a mix of office and home working)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Package: £40,000 plus large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid‑for volunteering days a year

Hours: 8:00 am – 5.30 pm Monday – Friday

Interview Process: 2‑stage process

Why SCC?

• An inclusive workplace
• Excellent package: solid basic and company benefits
• Hybrid working & core hours in line with role requirements
• Career development and life‑long learning opportunities
• Opportunity to join Europe's largest privately‑owned IT Company

Role purpose

Responsible for ensuring all SCC facilities are well‑maintained, safe, and fully operational. This includes managing a variety of maintenance tasks including escalation cases, such as building repairs, housekeeping, office moves, and specific trades such as carpentry, metalwork, and plumbing. The role involves hands‑on participation in tasks, and ensuring all work is completed efficiently, to a high standard, and in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Building and Infrastructure Maintenance: Carry out minor building repairs, including work on roofing, partitions, and other structural elements. Oversee and participate in the repair and maintenance of fixtures, fittings, and furniture. Manage gardening tasks, ensuring the upkeep of outdoor spaces.
• General Maintenance Tasks: Perform housekeeping tasks to ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the facilities. Carry out portering duties, including the movement of equipment and furniture. Supervise and assist with office moves, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Install and adapt office partitions, as well as erect and dismantle racking and shelving systems.
• Electrical Maintenance: Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment. Conduct inspections to identify electrical issues and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Troubleshoot electrical problems and implement effective solutions.
• Specialised Repairs and Installations: Perform and oversee fencing and gate repairs and installations. Conduct commercial kitchen repairs, including hygiene improvements. Carry out carpentry and metalwork tasks to improve building security and functionality.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies. Conduct risk assessments for all tasks to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate safety measures.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in maintenance processes and procedures. Stay up‑to‑date with industry developments and best practices to enhance maintenance operations. Provide feedback to management on potential improvements to facilities and infrastructure.
• Team Management: Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance and support. Assign tasks and responsibilities to maintenance staff. Monitor and evaluate team performance. Coordinate with other departments to minimise disruptions.
• Resource Management: Manage inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment. Order necessary parts and materials. Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained.
• Problem‑Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues. Implement preventive maintenance strategies. Develop solutions to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities. Identify potential issues and plan corrective actions. Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience as an Electrician.
• Proficiency in various trades such as carpentry, metalwork, plumbing, and building.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and circuitry.
• Relevant vocational qualification, e.g. 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulation plus any other formal electrical qualifications such as Level 3 qualification.
• Demonstrates reliability, responsibility, and a professional attitude.
• A full driving license is required to facilitate travel between sites.
• Previous experience in a maintenance or facilities role is advantageous.
• The role will involve working in various conditions, including outdoors and in different areas of the facility.
• Physical tasks and manual handling will be required.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

SCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive and inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic which are defined as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non‑membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief. If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the SCC Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.