Role: Area Supervisor
Location: Regional Site (Must be local around Ellesmere Port / Warrington region)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £26.64 per hour + £1.57 per hour Second Tier Bonus
Reporting To: Regional Contracts Manager
Vehicle: Company van to be issued for the purpose of supporting the regional operational delivery
Role Details
The Area Supervisor will lead, plan, coordinate, and execute industrial works activities across maintenance, project, and outage work scopes throughout the North West. The role ensures all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory regulations, company procedures, client standards, and industry best practice. The postholder will provide operational and technical leadership to a multi‑disciplined workforce while maintaining strong client interface and commercial awareness.
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Contract Management
* Lead and manage the delivery of multi‑discipline SIPS services to meet contractual obligations.
* Scope, plan, and coordinate work activities in line with maintenance schedules, project milestones, and outage requirements.
* Prepare and support scoping activities and work pack development.
* Ensure omissions or technical issues in work packs are escalated appropriately.
* Attend and contribute to planning, safety, and operational meetings.
* Deliver contract performance in line with agreed KPIs and service level agreements.
* Ensure that suitably trained personnel are available for identified works; where resources are not available, work with the recruitment and regional teams to advertise and recruit. Provide induction and familiarisation training for new entrants where applicable.
Planning, Scheduling & Productivity
* Plan and organise work to meet programme deadlines and maximise workforce productivity.
* Coordinate multiple work fronts to minimise disruption and optimise sequencing.
* Monitor labour, plant, materials, and equipment utilisation.
* Ensure accurate submission of digital daily allocations, labour hours, and task progress updates.
* Identify and escape schedule risks, constraints, or productivity concerns.
* Collate and report operational and commercial performance data to client and senior management.
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities
Compliance & Leadership
* Demonstrate visible safety leadership and promote a strong safety culture.
* Ensure compliance with company, client, and statutory HSE requirements.
* Initiate and lead pre‑job briefs and toolbox talks.
Risk Management
* Review and approve risk assessments and method statements.
* Ensure adequate controls for work at height, hot work, confined spaces, hazardous substances, and coating operations.
* Escalate significant health and safety risks.
* Report accidents and incidents in line with reporting procedures.
Workforce Safety
* Ensure personnel are competent and appropriately trained for assigned tasks.
* Enforce PPE compliance and safe systems of work.
* Monitor work practices and intervene when standards are not met.
* Maintain high housekeeping and environmental standards.
* Ensure scaffold inspections comply with AIMS‑SOP‑24‑17 design compliance procedures.
Technical & Quality Assurance
* Ensure all SIPS activities comply with approved method statements, ITPs, specifications, and drawings.
* Verify technical compliance, including:
o Scaffold erection, tagging, inspection, and dismantling
o Insulation materials, thickness, and cladding/jacketing installation
o Surface preparation standards
o Coating systems application
o Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurements and curing controls
* Coordinate inspections with Client and QA/QC representatives.
* Address Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and implement corrective actions.
* Maintain accurate and complete project documentation.
Commercial & Performance Management
* Monitor productivity and cost performance against contract targets.
* Support invoice verification and validation of completed works.
* Provide performance analysis reports for operational and commercial review.
* Drive continuous improvement in efficiency and service delivery.
Leadership & People Management
* Lead and supervise supervisors and operatives across SIPS disciplines.
* Align team behaviours with company values and professional standards.
* Conduct regular performance reviews and address issues promptly.
* Provide coaching and support to improve safety, quality, and productivity outcomes.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Zero Harm / HSE performance metrics
* On‑time completion of scheduled SIPS activities
* Budget adherence and productivity targets
* Quality compliance and reduction in NCRs
* Accurate and timely reporting
* Client satisfaction and contract performance ratings
Qualifications & Experience
Competencies
* Strong leadership and team management
* High level of safety awareness and compliance focus
* Commercial awareness and cost control capability
* Technical understanding of scaffolding or insulation
* Effective communication and stakeholder management
* Planning and organisational skills
* Problem‑solving and decision‑making under pressure
* Proficiency in digital reporting and productivity tracking systems
Working Conditions
* Regional‑based role within an industrial environment.
* Requirement to work in field‑based conditions, including work at height and exposure to operational plant areas.
* May require flexibility during shutdowns and outage periods.
Company Commitment
The organisation is committed to delivering infrastructure services safely and sustainably, transforming critical industrial assets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and professional integrity.
Mandatory Requirements
* Proficient in IT, with experience of Word, Excel & comfortable.
* Experience in both Maintenance and Project work scopes.
* Proven leadership experience in high‑pressure industrial environments.
* Experience in scaffolding coordination.
* CCNSG Card Holder or IOSH (Desirable).
* Formal Health & Safety Training (Desirable).
* Supervision card in SIPS trade (e.g. Scaffold Supervisor).
* NEBOSH or IOSH (Desirable).
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