Estates Supervisor | Residential Care & Education Provider
£33,000 + Car Allowance (Field Based Role)
West Midlands
Full Time Permanent
Do you have a proven track record working within the trade industry and leading maintenance teams?
Do you have an extensive knowledge working across health and safety as well as statutory compliance areas such as fire safety, legionella and asbestos?
Compass Associates are currently working in an exclusive partnership with a highly reputable, large-scale national care and education provider who are currently seeking a field-based Estates Supervisor to cover their West Midlands region.
The successful applicant will manage a team of Mobile Maintenance Supervisors and lead on maintenance operations across a broad and meaningful portfolio of properties supporting vulnerable young people and adults across the region. You will work independently to deliver projects whilst ensuring environments are safe, compliant, and well-maintained for the people who live and work within them.
Responsibilities:
* Manage and support a team of Mobile Maintenance Operatives throughout the West Midlands
* Oversee maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety legislation
* Deliver small-to-medium scale capital works and estates improvement projects
* Conduct quality audits, inspections, and contractor oversight
* Liaise with internal teams, prepare reports, and manage remedial actions
* Maintain accurate records in line with regulatory and audit standards
Requirements:
* Trade background with qualification and/or 5+ years of relevant experience
* Proven team leadership in a maintenance or estates function
* Strong technical knowledge of fire safety, legionella, and building compliance
* Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle suitable for business use
* Self-starter able to manage a busy schedule and regional travel
* Experience in care or education settings is desirable but not essential
Recommendations:
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 worth of John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation