Senior Installation Supervisor

The Workdry Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Enhanced overtime pay

Medicash scheme

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Training & development

EAP & mental health support

Employee discounts

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Selwood is seeking a Senior Installation Supervisor to lead and mentor a dedicated team of Installation Supervisors on site at our Bristol branch. You will ensure safe, timely, and high-quality installations within project timescales and budgets.

This role requires travel across the UK, occasional overnight stays, and a strong background in pump hire, mechanical engineering, or construction, with proven leadership and communication skills to drive performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in pump hire industry or mechanical engineering/construction with basic water treatment knowledge.
• Proven experience supervising a team on site with strong communication to motivate and resolve conflicts.
• Strong mentoring, coaching and development experience with ability to identify training needs.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK, including nights away.
• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 points).

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and mentor Installation Supervisors and trainees on site.
• Assess team competency and provide training and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and client requirements.
• Maintain accurate reports and records for training and project delivery.
• Manage issues during and after installation to satisfy clients.
• Be prepared to act as the “third man” on projects when required.

Skills

pump hire experience

team leadership

communication skills

mentoring & coaching

travel readiness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Site Supervision

CSCS Gold Card (Supervisor)

SMSTS

SSSTS

Job description

Our Business

Selwood are one of the only UK companies to manufacture our own pump range for both sale and hire. Our range includes world leading pumps for handling solids, self-priming and environmental clean-up, The flexibility, reliability, and longevity of our pumps have ensured the Selwood name is synonymous with quality.

Our ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our expanding Installations Team based in our Bristol branch!

As a Senior Installation Supervisor, you’ll be leading and mentoring a dedicated team of Installation Supervisors and supporting them to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality installations within project timescales and budgets.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead by example, supervise, mentor, and support Installation Supervisors, Trainee Installation Supervisors, and other team members, promoting best practices and ensuring safe, effective, and efficient performance.
• Regularly assess and evaluate team competency and performance, addressing any skills or behavioural gaps and providing appropriate training and feedback
• Ensure all project team members, including those being trained, comply with company, industry, and client-specific policies, safe systems of work, and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and timely reports, including training and project delivery records, to the agreed standards.
• Deliver effective and timely issue management during and post installation to ensure client satisfaction
• Be willing to be the “third man” on projects as required.

This role requires the employees to be willing and able to work at heights, work in confined spaces, lone working and work with sewage. A safety critical medical is required for this role.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the Pump Hire Industry or a background in Mechanical engineering, construction, with a Basic Knowledge of Water treatment processes
• Proven experience of successfully supervising a team on site, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and resolve conflicts.
• Strong experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing teams, with the ability to identify training needs and address performance gaps.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK as and when necessary, sometimes with nights away
• A full UK driving licence (with no more than 6 points) is required for this position
• NVQ Level 3 in Site Supervision
• CSCS Gold Card (Supervisor)
• Site management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• Site Supervisors Safety Training SSSTS

What we can offer you

• We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.
• Competitive salary
• Company van (for work use)
• Enhanced overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs)
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services)
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
• Support for development and training
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee referral scheme

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.