The Estates Supervisor manages a team of operatives and delivers hands-on maintenance and grounds work for Botanical Place in West Byfleet. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, maintaining buildings and equipment, testing alarm systems, managing supplies, and supporting health and safety practices. Candidates require one to three years of experience in estates, maintenance, or facilities roles, alongside at least one year of supervisory or managerial experience.
Are you hands-on, people-focused, and passionate about creating safe, welcoming environments? At Retirement Villages Group, we’re redefining later-life living and we’re looking for an experienced Estates Supervisor to help keep our beautiful Botanical Place running smoothly, inside and out. This is a full time role based in West Byfleet working 37.5 hours per week (5 days out of 7 - flexibility is required), along with an on call rota.
As an Estates Supervisor, you’ll manage a team of operatives while personally delivering grounds and maintenance work. From co-ordinating schedules and overseeing maintenance to making sure the gardens and grounds are well kept; you’ll be at the heart of keeping our village looking and feeling its best.
Role responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate estates operations, scheduling maintenance and grounds work
- Deliver hands-on general and specialist maintenance tasks
- Maintain buildings, fixtures, equipment, and grounds to high standards
- Regularly tests alarm systems, reporting any issues promptly to management
- Collaborate with the wider estates and facilities team to ensure repairs are carried out promptly in-house where possible, or addressed by a third-party supplier to acceptable standards
- Supervise team members and support their development
- Monitor supplies and manage equipment needs within budget
- Support emergency response procedures and health & safety practices
Experience:
- 1 - 3 years of job-related experience in estates, maintenance, or facilities roles
- At least 1 year of supervisory or managerial experience, including planning and managing resources
- Physical stamina to carry out hands-on duties across indoor and outdoor environments
What we’re looking for:
- A proactive team leader who is happy to be ‘hands on’
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Solid understanding of maintenance, landscaping, and health & safety practices (including COSHH)
- Clear communicator who can collaborate across teams and build strong resident relationships
- Someone who thrives in a purpose-driven, people-first environment
In return we offer a number of benefits including Pension Scheme, Enhanced Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Rewards Schemes, Volunteering and Well-Being days plus much more!
To find out more about the role and what we offer please apply below!
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