Estates Services Supervisor
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Salary: £30,442.81 per annum plus benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week
Wise Employment are looking for an experienced and proactive Estates Services Supervisor for a permanent role to oversee the day-to-day delivery of caretaking, grounds maintenance and estate services across communities.
This is a key operational role, responsible for supervising in-house teams and contractors to ensure communal areas are safe, clean, compliant and maintained to a high standard. You will play a vital part in delivering excellent customer service while ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and organisational policies.
Key Responsibilities
*Line manage, motivate and develop Estate Caretakers, Grounds Maintenance and Voids teams, including performance reviews, PDPs and training needs
*Carry out regular estate inspections and audits, identifying improvements, health & safety risks and maintenance needs
*Ensure communal areas (internal and external) meet required safety, cleanliness and compliance standards
*Manage contractor performance, service level agreements and value for money
*Oversee waste management, recycling, fly tipping, CCTV and door entry systems
*Support budget management, raise orders, process invoices and monitor costs
*Manage tree inspections and liaise with local authorities and tree contractors
*Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation including COSHH, fire safety, asbestos and risk assessments
*Maintain accurate records, inspections, reports and compliance documentation
*Liaise professionally with tenants, residents, leaseholders, councils and partner organisations
*Support staff wellbeing through coaching, mentoring and mental health awareness
*You will take responsibility for ensuring safe working practices across the team
Essential:
*Proven experience supervising caretaking, grounds maintenance or estate services teams
*Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
*Experience managing contractors and service delivery standards
*Ability to work within budgets and monitor costs
*Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
*IT literate (Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint or willingness to learn)
*Enhanced DBS Adult work force on the update service. (Or happy to complete a DBS check immediately).
*Full UK Driving Licence and own transport.
Desirable:
*Experience working within social housing
*Knowledge of the local Devon area
*Experience working with local authorities or government bodies
*CMI First Line Management Level 3 or equivalent
*Risk assessment or contractor management qualifications
Come join the team and apply through this Job Board by clicking ’Apply’. Or contact Wise Employment Devon & Cornwal