Estates Supervisor

Retirement Villages Group Ltd; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Estates Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in maintaining a beautiful village environment. This hands-on role involves coordinating maintenance schedules, overseeing grounds work, and ensuring high standards for buildings and equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with a solid understanding of maintenance and health & safety practices. In return, the company offers a supportive, people-first environment with numerous benefits, including enhanced annual leave and well-being days. If you're passionate about creating welcoming spaces, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Rewards Schemes

Volunteering Days

Well-Being Days

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in estates, maintenance, or facilities roles.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate estates operations and maintenance tasks.
• Supervise team members and support their development.
• Monitor supplies and manage equipment needs within budget.

Skills

Team Leadership

Organisational Skills

Maintenance Knowledge

Health & Safety Practices

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Estates or Facilities Management

Tools

Maintenance Equipment

Job description

Are you hands-on, people-focused, and passionate about creating safe, welcoming environments? At Retirement Villages Group, we’re redefining later-life living and we’re looking for an experienced Estates Supervisor to help keep our beautiful Thamesfield Village running smoothly, inside and out.

As an Estates Supervisor, you’ll manage a team of operatives while personally delivering grounds and maintenance work. From co-ordinating schedules and overseeing maintenance to making sure the gardens and grounds are well kept; you’ll be at the heart of keeping our village looking and feeling its best.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate estates operations, scheduling maintenance and grounds work
• Deliver hands-on general and specialist maintenance tasks
• Maintain buildings, fixtures, equipment, and grounds to high standards
• Regularly tests alarm systems, reporting any issues promptly to management
• Collaborate with the wider estates and facilities team to ensure repairs are carried out promptly in-house where possible, or addressed by a third-party supplier to acceptable standards
• Supervise team members and support their development
• Monitor supplies and manage equipment needs within budget
• Support emergency response procedures and health & safety practices
  
  

Experience

• 1–3 years of job-related experience in estates, maintenance, or facilities roles
• At least 1 year of supervisory or managerial experience, including planning and managing resources
• Physical stamina to carry out hands-on duties across indoor and outdoor environments
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive team leader who is happy to be ‘hands on’
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Solid understanding of maintenance, landscaping, and health & safety practices (including COSHH)
• Clear communicator who can collaborate across teams and build strong resident relationships
• Someone who thrives in a purpose-driven, people-first environment
  
  

In return we offer a number of benefits including Pension Scheme, Enhanced Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Rewards Schemes, Volunteering and Well-Being days plus much more!

To find out more about the role and what we offer please apply below.