Workplace Supervisor

North Yorkshire Council; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scarborough is seeking a proactive Workplace Supervisor to oversee property management and maintenance. The ideal candidate will ensure buildings are safe, compliant, and functional, while providing hands-on operational support. The role includes inspecting council buildings, managing contractors, and addressing maintenance issues. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential, alongside a full driving license. This position offers benefits including a local government pension and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working practices

Employee discount benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections of council buildings to ensure safety.
• Respond to day-to-day maintenance issues and ensure sites are secure.
• Support emergency call-outs with practical solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Building compliance knowledge

Operational management

Attention to detail

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 theScarborough areamaking 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 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.
• Support emergency call-outsand provide practical solutions to urgent building-related issues as they arise.
• Monitor building usage and identify opportunitiesto improve efficiency and functionality through practical workplace adjustments

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 Tony Lavery [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 10^thAugust 2025

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.