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The Eric Wright Group has a fantastic history. From our beginnings in construction to an award-winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. As a multi award-winning leader in the UK civil engineering industry, Eric Wright Civil Engineering demonstrates a culture of excellence in the highways, structures, clean and waste water, energy, waste and industrial infrastructure sectors and that ensures long term relationships with our partners and clients.
The role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Site Supervisor to join our successful Facilities Management team working across our LiFT Portfolio. It would be beneficial if you have a certified relevant trade (plumbing, joinery, electrical etc). You will be responsible for supporting the self-delivery of specialist hard FM services to our client in accordance with the latest British EN and SFG20 standards. You will be covering sites across the North West and be supporting and motivating a team of mobile site supervisors.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Undertaking the day to day duties associated with maintenance
2. Undertake Building surveys with respect to Facilities Maintenance requirements with a focus on mechanical and electrical assets and systems.
3. Provide supervision, support and guidance to the team of Facilities Support Officers and sub-contractors
4. Contribute, as part of the EWFM operational team to the professional development of the Facilities Support Officers, including delivering tool box talks
5. Support the Helpdesk with the planning of reactive and planned maintenance.
6. Ensuring all equipment used is done so to Company and/or manufacturers standards
7. Maintain all documentation in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 standards
8. Ensure compliance with Company and client Health, Safety and Environmental rules.
9. Report any accidents, near misses, health and safety or environmental issues to the Helpdesk
10. Support the contracts with PPM’s and reactive works as appropriate (with support from contractors where required)
11. Supervision of external contractors on site and check off completions
12. Be a the key customer link between Contractors and EWFM on project work
13. Report any issues, defects and reactive works to the AFM & Helpdesk
14. Issue permits and inductions at a site level as required.
About you
Aligned to our ethos and values, you will have previous experience of leading and motivating a team. Experience of SFG20 is essential along with having experience / qualification in Electrical / Plumbing / Joinery. Health and Safety knowledge is essential, in particular knowledge of fire management control and working at heights. You will be customer focused, a confident communicator ensuring that the requirements of our client are delivered.
Ideally you’ll have:
15. Previous Supervisory Experience required
16. A good knowledge of Health & Safety, particularly in relation to fire management control, and working at heights.
17. Good communication skills
18. A full Driving Licence
19. Adhere to company policies, be customer focused and able to communicate in a customer friendly manner
20. Undergo DBS checks, as these contracts have members of the public in attendance
21. Water Management qualification
22. Previous experience in the service and maintenance of a broad category of assets, to include passive fire protection, water management (L8) heating / cooling systems etc.
23. The use of Microsoft Office, Excel and Teams
Our Values
At the heart of everything we do are four core values:
24. Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
25. Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
26. Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
27. Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.
In return we offer …
Company Van - Use of a company vehicle
Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
Company sick pay scheme - Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12 month period
Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
Onsite Nursery – Our Sceptre Nursery is discounted for our employees and based on site at Head office
Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office which is free to use
Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP
EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
Our ethos
Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies.
What we do
As an award-winning leader in the property and construction industry, the Eric Wright Group demonstrates a culture of excellence in civil engineering, construction, development, property and facilities management that ensures long-term relationships with our partners and clients. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
Department EWFM Contract type Full time Hours 37.5 hours per week (and part of an on-call rota) Salary Competitive with excellent benefits Benefits Excellent benefits including pension / Enhanced Holidays / Life assurance