Working Site Supervisor

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Working Site Supervisor to oversee painting and building maintenance projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in hands-on work and team management, especially in social housing. This full-time position requires excellent organizational and communication skills, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to safety standards.

Benefits

Flexible benefits scheme

Virtual GP access

Financial wellbeing assistance

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in painting and building maintenance.
• Experience managing teams on social housing projects preferred.
• Ability to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site operatives and manage daily operations.
• Ensure quality standards and completion of tasks on time.
• Liaise with clients and maintain communication with tenants.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Recognized qualification in painting/building maintenance

Minimum two years checkable experience

Job description

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Job Title: Working Site Supervisor

Rate of Pay: £14.46 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 39 hours per week

Location: Mitie Painting, 1156 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, Bristol, England, BS32 4TF

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Working Site Supervisor with a strong background in painting and general building maintenance to join out growing team. This is a hands-on role, ideally suited to someone with experience running social housing sites, who is confident managing both people and projects on the ground.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves supervising and working alongside site operatives to ensure the delivery of high-quality painting and maintenance works. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time and according to programme requirements. Acting as the primary point of contact for tenant liaison, they will maintain clear communication to minimize disruption. A strong focus on health and safety compliance is essential, including maintaining site files and producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). Additional responsibilities include conducting regular stock checks on materials and equipment, keeping accurate records, and managing subcontractors to ensure their performance meets required standards. The role also involves working closely with clients to maintain high levels of KPI satisfaction and overseeing the sign-off process for completed works.

Operations

The role involves ensuring that all works are carried out within the approved budget, with a focus on cost-effectiveness and efficiency. It is essential to ensure that all painting and building materials are used optimally, kept clean, and reused where practical to minimize unnecessary wastage. The successful candidate must respond promptly to verbal, written, and reactive tasks, demonstrating reliability and responsiveness. All painting and general building works must be completed to a high standard, maintaining the quality expected of the role. The position also requires providing support and input into projects as needed, contributing to overall project success. Additionally, it is important to promptly notify the line manager of any complaints or discrepancies to ensure swift resolution and maintain service quality.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in painting and general building maintenance, demonstrating a strong background in practical, hands-on work. Previous experience managing teams on social housing projects is preferred, as it provides valuable insight into the specific challenges and expectations of this sector. Excellent organisational and time management skills are essential to ensure efficient project delivery and adherence to schedules. The role also requires strong communication skills, enabling effective interaction with tenants, clients, and team members. Competency in handling site paperwork and ensuring compliance—such as completing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and maintaining site files—is necessary. Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to work to performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and consistently deliver high satisfaction scores.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in painting and general building maintenance, with previous experience managing teams on social housing projects being preferred. They must possess excellent organisational and time management skills, along with strong communication abilities to effectively engage with tenants, clients, and team members. Competency in site paperwork and compliance, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and maintaining site files, is essential. The ability to work towards performance KPIs and consistently deliver high satisfaction scores is also required. Candidates must hold a recognised qualification or have a minimum of two years of checkable experience in the field. They should be well-organised, capable of meeting deadlines, self-motivated, and a strong team player. A good understanding of relevant legislation and compliance issues is necessary, along with solid knowledge of all aspects of Health and Safety. The candidate must be a good motivator, display a “Can Do” attitude, and portray a consistently positive approach. Strong customer service skills are essential, and the candidate must be capable of performing all duties associated with the role of a painter/decorator.

Additional Information

Health and Safety responsibilities

The candidate is expected to follow all Group and company policies and procedures at all times to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. They must report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment promptly to help maintain operational safety standards. Proper use of all work equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential and must be carried out in accordance with the training received. Additionally, any Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) issues must be reported either to the line manager or through the divisional incident reporting system.

Note - This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the period of employment. The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder's role and/or the needs of the business.

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.

Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

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