Access Lead Supervisor

KAEFER UK & Ireland; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KAEFER UK & Ireland is seeking an Access Lead Supervisor for a permanent role in Devonport. You will lead the scaffolding supervision team, plan and coordinate activities, and ensure safety, compliance, and efficient delivery aligned with procedures and client requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge (NASC TG20, SG4, Work at Height), and a track record of delivering complex projects within industrial or marine environments.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and IT skills with Microsoft Office.
• Strategic thinker with negotiation abilities to improve service delivery.
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven problem-solving or analytical skills and change management capability.
• Experience with policy and procedure development and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the scaffolding supervision team, ensuring safe, compliant delivery of activities.
• Plan, coordinate and optimise resources to meet project objectives at Devonport.
• Maintain quality standards and support ongoing project delivery.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Time management

Problem solving

Policy implementation

Staff training

Regulatory knowledge

Health & safety

Work at height regs

Education

ILM Leadership & Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

We are looking for Access Lead Supervisors to join our team in Devonport on a permanent basis. Responsible for leading and managing the scaffolding supervision team, ensuring all scaffolding activities are planned, coordinated, and delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with KAEFER operating procedures, client requirements, and statutory regulations, while maintaining quality standards, optimising resources, and supporting the successful delivery of projects and operational objectives

What You Will Bring

• Excellent communication and strong IT skills (Microsoft Office package)
• Strategic thinker and negotiator and ability to exploit and negotiate opportunities to enhance service delivery
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management (planning and organising) and ability to network and build relationships
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills and ability to manage change and work collaboratively with others to produce innovative solutions
• Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and procedure
• Ability to motivate and train staff
• In-depth knowledge of scaffolding regulations, codes of practice, and statutory requirements (e.g. NASC TG20, SG4, and Work at Height Regulations)
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation relevant to scaffolding and temporary access
• Knowledge of Warship & Submarine platforms and Devonport Dockyard
• Experience of leadership and management including performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
• Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development
• Experience of working within industrial services sector and/or marine industry
• ILM - Leadership and Management Certification (or equivalent)
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and security clearance
• Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility to work outside of contracted hours

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our Values

• Reliability
• Ambition
• Team Spirit
• Respect