Workplace Supervisor

North Yorkshire Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Harrogate seeks a proactive Workplace Supervisor to ensure council buildings are safe and compliant. The role involves property inspections, resolving maintenance issues, and collaborating with internal customers to enhance workplace efficiency. Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of property maintenance are essential. The position offers various benefits including a government pension scheme and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

18.1% employer contribution pension scheme

salary sacrifice schemes

flexible working practices

learning and development packages

employee discount benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in operational running of multiple properties.
• Hands-on knowledge of property maintenance and compliance.
• Skilled in managing on-site contractors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections of council buildings.
• Respond to and resolve day-to-day maintenance issues.
• Monitor building usage and improve efficiency.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Knowledge of property maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on individual to join us as aWorkplace Supervisorwithin our Commercial, Property, and Procurement team.

As part of the role, you’ll be out and about across a wide and varied property portfolio in theHarrogate area, making sure our buildings are safe, compliant, and ready to support vital public services. The council buildings include a variety of buildings from libraries to offices.

Whether it’s handling working with service on their accommodation /workplace requirements,basic maintenance, ensuring health and safety standards, or responding to the occasional out-of-hours call, you’ll be trusted to take ownership and make decisions that matter.

Key Duties Include:

As part of the role, you will be required to:

• Carry out regular inspectionsof council buildings to ensure they are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Ensure sites are kept safe and secure.
• Respond to and resolve day-to-day maintenance issues, including minor repairs and decoration, to keep workplaces functional and welcoming.
• Monitor building usage and identify opportunitiesto improve efficiency and functionality through practical workplace adjustments
• Working with internal customers to ensure their workplace needs are being met or negotiate when changes need implementing

The role is career graded so as you grow into the role, you will be able to move up the pay grades by taking additional responsibilities including;

• Championing continuous improvementby reviewing services, policies, and procedures.
• Taking the lead as our principal fire warden, ensuring the safety and coordination of colleagues during any evacuation at our main office base.
• Deputising on occasion for theWorkplace Operations Manager

What you can bring:

The most important element to this role is to be able to problem solve effectively, build good rapport with customers and contractors and have a good eye for detail. Other beneficial experience include;

• Day to day operational running of multiple properties
• Hands-on knowledge of property maintenance and building compliance.
• Skilled in managing on-site contractors, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Confident in identifying and managing risks, with a solid grasp of health and safety.

The role requires the ability to travel to remote areas so you must have full driving license or be in the process of obtaining one.

Why Work for Us…

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• a local government, 18.1% employer contribution pension scheme
• salary sacrifice schemes
• modern flexible working practices
• learning and development packages
• career advancement opportunities
• employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets and gym discounts
• green car and cycle schemes
• travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

You can find more information on the range of benefits we offer on ourtotal rewards page.

Contact

For an informal discussion and more information about this role, please contact Donna Tetley- [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 10^thAugust 2025

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.