Estates Supervisor

Keys Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services provider seeks an experienced Estates Supervisor to supervise Mobile Maintenance Operatives and manage projects in the West Midlands, Shropshire, and North Wales. The role offers competitive salary of up to £33,700 and a car allowance of £3,600. It features a hybrid working model with responsibilities that include compliance management, technical advice, and team development. The organization values ongoing training and supports career progression within the group.

Benefits

Car Allowance

33 Days annual leave

Career Progression Opportunities

Ongoing Training and Development

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Staff Referral Scheme

EPIC Awards

Discounts at Highstreet retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role within property services.
• Ability to conduct inspections and prepare reports.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Mobile Maintenance Operatives.
• Manage small to medium-scale projects with budget oversight.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular quality audits and address deficiencies.
• Promote professional development for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Project management

Compliance management

Team management

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Estates Supervisor to take on a key leadership role within our Property Services team. You'll supervise and support a team of Mobile Maintenance Operatives across the region, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and performance targets are met. You'll also manage small to medium‑scale projects, provide expert technical advice and surveying services, and help maintain a diverse property portfolio. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring compliance, quality, and continuity of service essential in supporting vulnerable children, young people and adults across our organisation. The role is field‑based and home‑based, covering the West Midlands, Shropshire, and North Wales. It involves extensive travel within this area, with a car and mileage allowance provided, and occasional travel beyond the region requiring overnight stays.

• Line manage a team of Mobile Maintenance Operatives, provide supervision, leadership and support, offer technical experience and advice, carry out formal supervisions, recruitment of new staff, address HR/Fleet issues, and to continually assess the quality of works and performance against agreed standards.
• Manage small to medium projects, including preparing specifications, schedules, budgets, and tender documentation.
• Appoint and oversee contractors and on‑site works, carrying out regular quality audits and addressing any deficiencies.
• Ensure all works and equipment meet current legislative, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with Health Authority, EHO, and Fire Officer actions, resolving issues within agreed timescales.
• Conduct inspections, investigate maintenance issues, and prepare reports or recommendations.
• Review capital expenditure requests and assist in monitoring planned maintenance compliance.
• Maintain an approved contractor list and support continuous improvement across the estates function.
• Promote ongoing professional development for yourself and your team

  Keys Group brings together six of the UK's leading specialist providers across adults, children, education and health: Accomplish, ADHD360, ALFA, Keys, Mable Therapy and Peak.

• Salary - up to £33,700 per annum
• Car Allowance - £3,600 per annum
• Flexibility - Hybrid working pattern
• Annual Leave - 33 Days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Career Progression - We have a whole world of opportunities available within the group. Many of our managers have progressed into Senior Leaders within our organisation
• DBS Check - we cover the cost of your DBS check and subsequent renewals
• Ongoing Training and Development - Supported by our award winning Learning and Development Team, you will receive ongoing training and development throughout your career
• Pension Scheme - start growing that pot for a healthy and happy retirement
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance - via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Staff Referral Scheme - earn a generous bonus for spreading the word and referring a friend to join our team
• EPIC Awards -All of our employees are EPIC in our eyes and do some incredible things each and every day. Each month, we recognise those that have shown that they really live by our values with EPIC awards and a fantastic prize on offer
• Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car - available via a Blue Light card and out HAPI app, save up to 50% with certain retailers

Due to the nature of the role, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken (DBS). Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.