YMCA Trinity Group – Accommodation ‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’

Type of vacancy – Permanent Maintenance Supervisor

Job Reference – MS-QAH-0726

Location Queen Anne House, Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1ND

About the role

YMCA Trinity Group is looking for an experienced and proactive Maintenance Supervisor to join our Facilities team in Cambridge. This is a hands-on role that combines practical maintenance expertise with team leadership, helping to ensure our buildings remain safe, compliant, and welcoming for the people we support.

The successful candidate will lead on a wide range of maintenance activities across our sites, coordinate day-to-day facilities requirements, support a small maintenance team, and contribute to the ongoing development of our maintenance strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repair work across YMCA sites.
• Lead and support a small maintenance team to deliver high-quality work.
• Respond to maintenance requests and ensure jobs are completed on time.
• Help maintain health and safety, fire safety, and statutory compliance standards.
• Support building improvement projects and the smooth day-to-day running of facilities.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a practical and organised maintenance professional with strong problem-solving skills and previous experience in building maintenance and team supervision.

• Experience in building maintenance, repairs, or facilities management.
• Experience supervising or supporting a team.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Basic knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, or fire safety

In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Days and hours – 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will also participate in an on-call rota

What we offer

Annual salary £32,240

Additional benefits we offer include.(Check benefits are applicable to your location)

• 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance, plus a paid day off for your birthday (Pro rata)
• Competitive rates of pay and company pension (NEST Scheme).
• Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

At YMCA Trinity Group, we are committed to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment. We understand that the well-being and satisfaction of our staff and volunteers directly impact the quality of care and support we provide to our clients. We also value the vital contributions each individual makes in helping us achieve our mission.

Contact Us If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact our Facilities & Maintenance Manager Mark Humm on e-mail mark.humm@ymcatrinity.org.uk or call 07784 182008.

Additional Information

Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.

Please note that we do require an application form, completed in full, should you wish to be considered for a role with YMCA Trinity Group. Applications are scored against the relevant job description. CV’s will not be considered as an application, merely an expression of interest.

Occasionally we fill a role sooner than expected, we reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before an advertised closing date. Early application is advised. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of applications, please contact us if you have a problem submitting your application.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve

Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities