Estates Supervisor Residential Care & Education Provider

Compass Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Estates Supervisor for a reputable care and education provider in the West Midlands. The role involves managing a team of Mobile Maintenance Supervisors and overseeing projects to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a trade background, proven team leadership skills, and strong technical knowledge in safety regulations. This full-time, field-based role comes with a salary of £33,000 plus a car allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record working in the trade industry.
• Strong technical knowledge across health and safety areas.
• Experience in managing maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of Mobile Maintenance Operatives throughout the West Midlands.
• Oversee maintenance projects ensuring compliance with safety legislation.
• Deliver small-to-medium scale capital works and estates improvement projects.
• Conduct quality audits, inspections, and contractor oversight.
• Prepare reports and manage remedial actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Fire safety knowledge

Legionella compliance

Asbestos knowledge

Education

Trade qualification or 5+ years of relevant experience

Job description

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.