Maintenance Supervisor in Cornwall

SeaSpace is Cornwall’s first coastal aparthotel, blending the freedom and flexibility of independent living with the comforts of hotel style perks. Design led studios and apartments sit alongside an Art Deco pool, channelling vintage Miami vibes, a sun-soaked courtyard, and a vibrant coastal café, all situated on the edge of Newquay and overlooking the shoreline of Cornwall’s North Coast.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to support the day-to-day maintenance and safe operation of our property, machinery, and services. Reporting to our Maintenance Manager, you’ll ensure health and safety standards are met, oversee maintenance tasks, and coordinate the team in the Manager’s absence. You’ll liaise with contractors, complete scheduled checks and water tests, manage logs and ordering, and take ownership of the efficient running of machinery, services, and facilities across our site.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, you’ll find yourself in a supportive group of likeminded people with a shared outlook on life, where friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make every working day worthwhile. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.

As our Maintenance Supervisor you’ll be:

• Welcoming our guests and team alike.
• Liaising with our Maintenance Manager, working to maintain the site to a high standard.
• Overseeing the running of the Maintenance team and tasks when our Maintenance Manager is away.
• Compliant with all Health and Safety company policies and procedures.
• Wearing the correct uniform, PPE and safety equipment (as needed).
• Undertaking any reasonable requests made by management.
• Conducting monthly/weekly scheduled checks of the building.
• Conducting water tests and maintaining our swimming pool water to required standard.
• Performing tasks as requested on the maintenance log.
• Bringing any relevant concerns to our Maintenance Manager’s attention.
• Ensuring that requests in the maintenance log are completed.
• Ordering any necessary materials when required.
• Ensuring that our shed, garage and electrical stores are kept clean and organised.
• Taking water, gas and electricity readings and recordings accurately.
• Aware of current maintenance contacts in place with relevant companies.
• Familiar with the layout of the site, working with the correct area equipment.
• Attending given training provided by the company.
• Ensuring supervised staff work according to company policy and the prevailing law, whilst wearing the correct uniform.
• Proactive in helping and demonstrating our shared responsibility to care for our team and planet.
• Coordinating Maintenance team and tasks alongside the operations of our Group Facilities Manager.
• Demonstrating a good understanding of our sustainability and purchasing policies.
• Ensuring you have a solid understanding of why we are working towards a B Corp accreditation.
• Encouraging your team to engage with B Corp related initiatives and workshops.

Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our staff is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes a work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.

The skills you’ll be sharing with us:

• Ability to diagnose and repair day-to-day mechanical and practical problems, making necessary repairs.
• Excellent skills in property maintenance such as redecoration, electrics, basic plumbing and tiling.
• Knowledge of swimming pool testing and dosing.
• The ability to safely work at heights.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience working within the building/maintenance industry (preferred).
• A can-do attitude whilst remaining calm under pressure.
• A full, clean driving licence.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation.

Additional experience you’ll have:

• Previous supervisory experience (desirable).
• First Aid qualification.
• Ability to delegate and lead our Maintenance team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Numerical skills in measuring and calculating.
• Good leadership and team motivation skills.
• Experience within a guest or customer service environment (desirable).
• Ability to remain calm under extreme pressure.
• A responsible and professional outlook.
• A care for our team and our wider environment.

What we can offer in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location.
• A welcoming team, eager to support and encourage each other.
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation.
• Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at SeaSpace, Watergate Bay Hotel and our Another Place Hotels.
• Reduced gym membership rates (gym, classes, no pool) for on-site team.
• Discounts on treatments in Swim Club.
• Discounts on retail and land&water products.
• Discounts for you and your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s, The Beach Hut, and Living Space restaurants.
• Discount at Cubs coffeeshops.
• Discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses.
• Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters.
• Team social events throughout the year.
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances.

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we’re all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located on the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you’ll never be short on inspiration.

If you would love to join us as on our Maintenance Supervisor apply now and be part of our journey at SeaSpace, a wonderful place to work.