Field Supervisor: Lead a Remote, Hands-On Team

Sherwoods; Highweek; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Industry software

Job summary

Sherwoods is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead a field-based team across the South West. You’ll stay active on site with the tools while guiding 4–10 engineers, running regular 1-2-1s and performance plans to hit KPIs and improve recoverable hours.

Based around Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, some supervision may be remote; a home location near Exeter is ideal. The role includes a van, a fuel card, and industry-leading software, with earnings up to £48,000.

Qualifications

• Time-served carpenter with supervisory experience in facilities maintenance.
• Experience supervising remote field teams and managing KPIs.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent; driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a field-based team of 4–10 engineers; conduct regular 1-2-1s and performance plans.
• Deliver building fabric works across the South West to required standards.
• Estimate works with full scope and materials; carry out site audits and surveys.
• Maintain client liaison, book works, and manage access and progress.
• Manage out-of-hours rota; supervise safety and QHSE compliance.

Skills

Time-served carpenter

Multi-skilled fabric engineer

Team supervision

Driving licence

People management

Project management

IOSH

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Carpentry

GCSE Maths/English grade C/4

IOSH

Job description

Sherwoods is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead a field-based team across the South West. You’ll stay active on site with the tools while guiding 4–10 engineers, running regular 1-2-1s and performance plans to hit KPIs and improve recoverable hours.

Based around Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, some supervision may be remote; a home location near Exeter is ideal. The role includes a van, a fuel card, and industry-leading software, with earnings up to £48,000.