Estates Services Supervisor

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 & Cornwall