Consultant name: Alfie Woonton
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Job reference: 4615-75812432
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Van Mobile Supervisor – Plumbing Bias
📍 Bedford
💰 £50,000 + Company Van
We are currently seeking an experienced Van Mobile Supervisor (Plumbing Bias) to join a growing contract covering 6 schools in the Bedford area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role while remaining hands-on, with clear progression as the contract continues to expand.
🔧 The Role
This is a working supervisor position, where you’ll lead from the front—supporting your team on the tools while overseeing daily operations. As the contract grows, the role will naturally evolve into a more supervisory-focused position.
👷 Key Responsibilities
1. Overseeing and carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
2. Managing reactive works, emergency breakdowns, and minor projects
3. Ensuring all work is completed safely, in line with regulations, and within contractual timeframes
4. Completing and reviewing all required paperwork, reports, and compliance documentation
5. Notifying clients of remedial works and ensuring timely completion
6. Line managing a team of engineers and operatives, including training and development
7. Ensuring all mandatory training and e-learning is completed and up to date
8. Coordinating with the Helpdesk to ensure effective resource allocation
9. Participating in an on-call escalation rota to provide out-of-hours support
10. Supporting the Contract Manager and assisting the team as required
11. Carrying out audits where necessary to maintain service standards
✅ About You
12. Strong background in plumbing (essential)
13. Previous experience in a supervisory or team lead role
14. Comfortable balancing hands-on work with leadership responsibilities
15. Strong understanding of compliance, safety, and maintenance processes
16. Excellent communication and organisational skills
🌟 What’s On Offer
17. Competitive salary of £50k
18. Company van and mobile role
19. Opportunity to grow with an expanding contract
20. Clear progression into a more senior supervisory position
Alfie Woonton