Site Supervisor

Canal & River Trust; Burton-on-Trent, Lichfield; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity dedicated to preserving waterways seeks a Site Supervisor to enhance visitor experiences through effective maintenance and repair programs. In this hands-on role, you will lead a team, ensuring high-quality construction work while promoting safety and efficiency. Your expertise in carpentry, bricklaying, or plumbing will be essential as you manage projects across the West Midlands. Join a passionate team committed to making a positive impact on the community and the environment, while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Shared company van

Competitive pension scheme

25 days paid holiday

Annual learning award

Free access to counselling

Employee discounts

Paid volunteering leave

Free fishing facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in construction tasks and site supervision.
• Recognised qualification in carpentry or related craft.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team of construction site operatives.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on site.

Skills

Carpentry

Bricklaying

Plumbing

Health and Safety Knowledge

Team Leadership

Basic IT Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

City & Guilds

Tools

Plant Operation Competency

Temporary Works Supervision Competency

Job description

Job Purpose

Job Title: Site Supervisor

Advertised Salary: £31,500 + benefits

Location: Fradley Junction, Burton-on-Trent.

We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Supervisor, based at Fradley Junction, Burton-on-Trent.

As the Trust continues to evolve and develop, so has our recognition that excellence in customer service is essential for our long-term success. We are looking for an organised and engaging Site Supervisor, who genuinely believes and demonstrates that a positive customer experience is central to how they work and how they set expectations of their team.

In this role, you will provide excellence in the visitor experience for the Canal & River Trust through the effective planning and delivery of a programme of maintenance and repair works to protect and enhance the reputation of the network as a valued national asset and the provision of customer service. You will be responsible for your team from scheduling to recruitment.

You will also care and ensure that health & safety and welfare issues are communicated effectively and promoted within your area of responsibility, understanding your responsibilities for and fulfilling your duties in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures.

You will ideally possess carpentry skills or be experienced in bricklaying or plumbing. A good knowledge of Health and Safety is essential including risk assessments, method statements and temporary works. This is a hands on role that involves performing construction activities alongside general supervisory responsibilities.

Location & coverage

Based out of Fradley Junction, this role will require regular travel across the West Midlands region and support other regions when required. The majority of the teams work is concentrated south of Fradley junction in Litchfield, Birmingham, Coventry, Leamington Spa.This will include the Birmingham Canal Navigations, Coventry Canal, Oxford Canal, Upper Trent, & Others. T&M / Grand Union.

See working area map here: General working area (https://canalrivertrust.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=152665&hashed=-1800135491)

See our network here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

The Canal & River Trust wants to create a sustainable and evolving canal and river network that is a national treasure – accessible to and cherished by all. Core to delivering this vision the job holder will be committed to equality and diversity whereby fellow employees, customers, our partners and volunteers feel respected, included and valued.

Key responsibilities:

• A hands on role to carry out construction tasks & supervisea small team of construction site operatives, providing daily onsite supervision of staff.
• Motivate staff to ensure that outputs are of the standard and quality required. Resolve any onsite staff issues and support the management of holidays and absence.
• Provide support to Construction Manager as required. Deputise for Construction Manger if needed to cover holidays and absence, including attendance for meetings if needed.
• Supervise construction works whilst in the delivery phase ensuring that jobs are delivered according to planned schedules and to meet the engineering specifications provided.
• Liaise with other teams, third parties and customers when needed. Organise deliveries and on site logistics to ensure that jobs are delivered efficiently.
• Act as Temporary Works Supervisor for works. Ensure that temporary works plans are delivered according to provide temporary works designs or according to equipment manufacturers instructions.
• Where reactive works are required, identify solutions and/or work with Construction Manager to identify solutions. Complete works to required canals to reduce customer disruption
• Supervise the day to day work plans of Heritage Trainees and/or Apprentices. Ensure day to day mentoring and support is provided. Resolve any minor issues identified by the trainee or in relation to skills development.
• Work with Manager to ensure that works being undertaken is meeting the training needs of the Apprentice/Trainee.
• Work with volunteers and ensure that they are able to contribute effectively on site. Ensure that appropriate support and feedback is provided on a day to day basis. Contribute to open days as required.
• Liaise with contractors and work in partnership as required. Cultivated strong working relationships between Trust staff and contractors to ensure that works are delivered as efficiently as possible.
• Provide feedback on any service issues and best practice. Produce Service Information Packs as required.
• Ensure that the Trust’s and hired equipment is utilised correctly and serviced according to agreed standards. Working with Managers to ensure that yards are maintained in a safe, tidy and efficient manner.
• Assist the Construction Manager with appropriate administration tasks. Provide information for weekly cost reports, assist with the ordering of materials and complete other reports when required.

Health & Safety:

• Take responsibility for day to day safety on site and promote a safety culture. Complete basic safety paperwork where required and assist the Construction Manager in the creation of more complex safety paperwork when needed. Ensure all near misses, incidents and accidents are reported and be part of investigations and improvements as required.

Qualifications/Skills

Essential:

• Recognised qualification or equivalent experience – e.g. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds or Completed Apprenticeship in a particular craft e.g. Carpentry, Bricklaying, joinery, plant operation, Construction.
• Relevant valid CAATS competency for use of plant/tools and equipment to maintain the canal/river environment.
• Recognised safety qualification or proven safety related experience.
• Some experience of leading a team / line management.
• Experience of working in a Construction environment.
• Basic IT skills - Ability to use laptop, smart phone and various work-based apps (excel, word, PowerPoint).

Valid driving licence as your work will require you to reach locations not easily reached by public transport. Access to a vehicle is needed.

Desirable:

• Relevant heritage and environmental awareness.
• Current competency for the operation of construction plant.
• Temporary Works Supervision competency.
• Lift Supervisor competency.

To apply: click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What We Offer

In addition to your annual salary £31,500, we also offer a shared company van for work use (with fuel card), a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits.Further details on our benefits can be found here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits).

Some benefits include:

• Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%.
• 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity.
• Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well-being and domestic matters.
• Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project etc.
• Free fishing facilities across our canal network.

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.

When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.

Find out more about us on our website:https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us