Estates Services Supervisor
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Salary: £30,442.81 per annum plus benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week
Wise Employment are looking for an experienced and proactive Estates Services Supervisor for a permanent role to oversee the day-to-day delivery of caretaking, grounds maintenance and estate services across communities.
This is a key operational role, responsible for supervising in-house teams and contractors to ensure communal areas are safe, clean, compliant and maintained to a high standard. You will play a vital part in delivering excellent customer service while ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and organisational policies.
Key Responsibilities
Line manage, motivate and develop Estate Caretakers, Grounds Maintenance and Voids teams, including performance reviews, PDPs and training needs
Carry out regular estate inspections and audits, identifying improvements, health & safety risks and maintenance needs
Ensure communal areas (internal and external) meet required safety, cleanliness and compliance standards
Manage contractor performance, service level agreements and value for money
Oversee waste management, recycling, fly tipping, CCTV and door entry systems
Support budget management, raise orders, process invoices and monitor costs
Manage tree inspections and liaise with local authorities and tree contractors
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation including COSHH, fire safety, asbestos and risk assessments
Maintain accurate records, inspections, reports and compliance documentation
Liaise professionally with tenants, residents, leaseholders, councils and partner organisations
Support staff wellbeing through coaching, mentoring and mental health awareness
You will take responsibility for ensuring safe working practices across the team
Essential:
Proven experience supervising caretaking, grounds maintenance or estate services teams
Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
Experience managing contractors and service delivery standards
Ability to work within budgets and monitor costs
Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
IT literate (Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint or willingness to learn)
Enhanced DBS Adult work force on the update service. (Or happy to complete a DBS check immediately).
Full UK Driving Licence and own transport.
Desirable:
Experience working within social housing
Knowledge of the local Devon area
Experience working with local authorities or government bodies
CMI First Line Management Level 3 or equivalent
Risk assessment or contractor management qualifications
Come join the team and apply through this Job Board by clicking ‘Apply’. Or contact Wise Employment Devon & Cornwall