Site & Facilities Supervisor

Interaction Recruitment; Saffron Walden; Vor Ort; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

31 days annual leave

Company pension

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing programme

Zusammenfassung

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Site & Facilities Supervisor for a full-time role in Saffron Walden. You will lead a small maintenance team, plan daily workloads and ensure safe, high‑standard facilities across the site.

The position requires practical experience in facilities maintenance, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work rota weekends. A proactive approach and attention to health and safety are essential to maintain site infrastructure and services.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in facilities maintenance and site upkeep.
• Ability to lead a small team and allocate tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to balance planned maintenance with reactive tasks.
• Comfortable working weekends on rota.

Aufgaben

• Supervise and coordinate a small team of maintenance staff.
• Plan daily tasks, organise workloads and ensure completion.
• Manage ongoing maintenance, repairs and site projects.
• Oversee building, utilities, drainage and grounds maintenance.
• Coordinate labour, materials and resources for projects.
• Provide hands-on maintenance support when needed.
• Respond to unexpected maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve site standards.
• Collaborate with management to support daily operations.

Kenntnisse

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Facilities maintenance

Estates management

Maintenance planning

Health and safety awareness

Jobbeschreibung

Site & Facilities Supervisor

Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, including weekends on a rota basis

About the Role

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and hands‑on Site & Facilities Supervisor to join their team based in the Saffron Walden area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, organised and motivated individual with a background in facilities maintenance, site management, engineering or general building maintenance.

Our client is looking for someone who can take ownership of day‑to‑day site maintenance, supervise a small team and ensure that buildings, grounds, equipment and facilities are maintained to a high standard.

This is a varied, hands‑on position where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will be confident managing workloads, solving problems and working alongside their team to ensure tasks and projects are completed safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, support and coordinate a small team of maintenance and facilities staff.

• Allocate daily tasks, organise workloads and ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently.

• Manage and prioritise ongoing maintenance requirements, repairs and site improvement projects.

• Carry out general building maintenance, repairs and upkeep across the site.

• Oversee the maintenance of site infrastructure, utilities, drainage systems and facilities.

• Coordinate grounds maintenance activities, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, fencing, pathways and general landscaping.

• Ensure all tools, machinery and equipment are maintained, inspected and stored correctly.

• Plan and oversee minor construction works, repairs, installations and improvement projects.

• Coordinate labour, materials and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard.

• Provide hands‑on support with maintenance tasks and repairs when required.

• Assist with routine equipment inspections, servicing and minor mechanical repairs.

• Respond promptly to unexpected maintenance issues and operational requirements.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures and company policies.

• Identify opportunities to improve site maintenance standards, efficiency and overall presentation.

• Work closely with management and other departments to support the smooth running of daily operations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance, site maintenance, estates management, construction, engineering or a similar practical environment.

• Minimum 1 year's supervisory or team leadership experience.

• Minimum 1 year's facilities maintenance experience.

• Strong hands‑on maintenance skills, with the ability to undertake a variety of general repairs.

• Experience organising and prioritising maintenance tasks and workloads.

• Good practical problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

• Confidence supervising staff and providing guidance and support.

• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

• A proactive, flexible and reliable approach to work.

• Willingness to undertake physical, hands‑on duties as part of the role.

• Flexibility to work weekends and during busy operational periods.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or general estate upkeep.

• Basic mechanical or engineering maintenance knowledge.

• Experience coordinating small building or site improvement projects.

• Experience working in a large outdoor site, leisure facility, hospitality environment or similar operational setting.

• Knowledge of general building services, drainage and infrastructure maintenance.

Salary & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• £31,000 annual salary

• Permanent, full-time position

• 31 days' annual leave, including bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee discounts

• Discounted or free food

• Free on‑site parking

• Health and wellbeing programme

• Varied and rewarding working environment

• Opportunity to take ownership of site maintenance and improvement projects

Working Hours

This is a full‑time, permanent position.

Weekend working is required as part of the normal working rota, with flexibility needed during busier periods, including school holidays.

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is looking for a dependable, hardworking and practical individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, well‑organised and well‑presented working environment.

You will be someone who enjoys being hands‑on, can confidently lead a small team and is comfortable balancing planned maintenance with unexpected repairs and operational priorities.

The ability to take initiative, solve problems and ensure work is completed to a high standard will be essential.