Site Supervisor - Lancashire

Brainkind; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

33 Days Annual Leave (pro Rata)

Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per

Excellent training and Support

Company Pension

Group Life Assurance

Eye Voucher Scheme

Long Service and Staff Awards

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Brainkind in Lancashire is seeking a Site Supervisor to maintain buildings, equipment and grounds to safety and cost-efficiency. You will lead the estates team and report to Estates Management, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.

The role requires IOSH Risk Management certification (or willingness to obtain within a year), a valid driving licence and minibus training where applicable. Full-time, 37.5 hours/week with a competitive package and benefits.

Qualifications

• IOSH Risk Management certification or commitment to obtain within 12 months.
• Valid driving licence to assist with site operations and transport.
• Miss/Mr candidate willing to complete minibus training if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and implement internal and external maintenance schedules with minimal disruption.
• Implement a system for day-to-day repairs and oversee estates team activities.
• Ensure compliance with fire, safety, COSHH and other relevant regulations.
• Record information per Brainkind policies and participate in quality groups.
• Audit inspections and ensure cost-effective, safe operation of facilities.
• Coordinate with Contractors, staff and other departments to maintain services.

Skills

Team supervision

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

IOSH Risk Management Certification

Valid driving licence

Mini Bus driving training certificate

Job description

Site Supervisor - Lancashire

Salary: £28,922 DOE

Hours: Full-time permanent , Monday to Friday 37.5 hours p/w

We are seeking a site supervisor to join our team in Lancashire, to ensure that the building, equipment and grounds are maintained to a safe and cost-effective standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to develop, plan and implement an internal and external maintenance and decorating schedule, providing minimum disruption to the day-to-day running of the Centre
• Responsible to implement a system for dealing with day-to-day repairs
• To ensure compliance with fire regulations and using of fire equipment and environmental standards
• To record all information as required by Brainkind policies and procedures
• To attend and contribute to internal Quality Improvement Groups as required
• To audit compliance with any requirements and recommendations of Care Standards inspections and audit all programmes of inspection
• To organise and arrange the work of the estates team. Managing the team in respect of performance monitoring, appraisal and motivation. To report any unmet training needs in the use of equipment or processes
• To ensure effective communication with other departments in the Centre and the Estates Management department
• Responsible to ensure the provision of all relevant supplies within available resources
• Take responsibility to contribute to and respond to external inspections
• Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking on reasonable additional tasks

Qualifications required

• IOSH Certificate for Risk Management or willing to work towards achieving this within the first year of employment
• A valid driving license
• Mini Bus driving training certificate or willing to undertake training if applicable

About you

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH and other relevant legislation
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and supervise others
• Ability to work closely with service users and communicate effectively with them
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Able to work within policies and procedures
• Ability to produce risk assessments as required for activities within the role
• Skilled in a range of minor maintenance procedures
• Demonstrable planning skills
• Competent IT skills

Key Relationships

• This role carries line management responsibility for Site Assistants
• Responsible for working alongside and/or supporting volunteers within their team
• The post holder is expected to interact with and direct contractors that visit the site

Complexity and Accountability

• This post holds no budgetary responsibility but will be expected to contribute in helping to manage costs where appropriate
• Accountable to ensure that work activities and inspections comply with Brainkind policies, Care Standards and other regulations and requirements

Values, Ethics and Confidentiality

When working for Brainkind all employees are required to work responsibly and be accountable for their actions, upholding dignity and the rights and health and wellbeing of our People we Support and their Colleagues. This is achieved by ensuring that Brainkind values and behaviours are demonstrated in everything we do, and this creates the culture of the organisation.
To be aware of Equality Diversity & Inclusion characteristics and ensure that these are considered appropriately throughout all work undertaken.

All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and the general public.

Benefits include

• A competitive salary
• 33 Days Annual Leave (pro Rata)
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per year
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and Support
• Company Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Eye Voucher Scheme
• Long Service and Staff Awards
• Free Parking

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It's a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.