Field Supervisor - Building Fabric Maintenance Leader

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Fuel card

Industry-leading software

Job summary

Sherwoods in the South West seeks a Field Supervisor to lead a field-based team delivering building fabric maintenance. You’ll remain hands-on on site, guiding 4–10 engineers and coordinating performance with supervision support.

With a strong carpentry background, you’ll estimate scopes, perform site audits, run toolbox talks, and ensure QHSE compliance while liaising with clients and managing schedules.

Qualifications

• Time-served carpenter with experience supervising a remote field-based team.
• Experience in facilities maintenance sector, capable of compiling specifications and workflows.
• Ability to lead people, stay calm under pressure, take initiative.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent; full UK driving licence; enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4–10 field engineers; conduct 1-2-1s and performance plans.
• Estimate works with full scope and materials; carry out site audits and surveys.
• Deliver toolbox talks and QHSE reviews; manage out-of-hours rota.
• Be the link to clients; keep works booked, access sorted, and progress clear.
• Travel across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset; some remote work.

Skills

Time-served carpenter

Multi-skilled fabric engineer

Team supervision

Management of remote team

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Carpentry

GCSE Maths and English (C/4)

IOSH

Project management experience

Job description

Sherwoods in the South West seeks a Field Supervisor to lead a field-based team delivering building fabric maintenance. You’ll remain hands-on on site, guiding 4–10 engineers and coordinating performance with supervision support.

With a strong carpentry background, you’ll estimate scopes, perform site audits, run toolbox talks, and ensure QHSE compliance while liaising with clients and managing schedules.