Field Supervisor – Building Maintenance

At Sherwoods, we see supervision differently. The job of a Field Supervisor is a role in its own right, with development and support behind it rather than a title bolted onto a full workload. You'll report into a Head of Department who's there to support you, and we invest in supervisor and leadership development as our supervisors grow into the role. Sherwoods is a family-owned company, operating since 1974, with a strong presence across the South West. Our team has more than doubled since 2019, growing from 60 to 130 people.

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Your responsibilities as a Field Supervisor will include:
Leading and supporting a team of field engineers across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset
Running regular 1-2-1s and performance plans
Monitoring KPIs and recoverable hours
Providing technical support and guidance to engineers
Supporting your team with their personal and professional development
Carrying out some supervisor responsibilities remotely where engineers are working across the wider South West
Estimating works, including preparing full scopes of work and materials
Carrying out site audits and surveys
Delivering toolbox talks
Conducting QHSE reviews
Ensuring the out-of-hours rota is covered
Acting as a key link between Sherwoods and its clients
Keeping works booked in and ensuring site access is arranged
Providing clients with clear updates on progress
Working within a reactive maintenance environment where no two weeks are the same

We're looking for an experienced Field Supervisor / Building Fabric Supervisor who is comfortable combining hands-on technical work with people management.
You'll need:
To be a time-served carpenter
Experience as a multi-skilled fabric engineer
Previous experience supervising a remote or field-based team
Experience within the facilities maintenance sector
Experience compiling specifications and workflows
Strong technical knowledge of building fabric maintenance
Confidence managing performance and having honest conversations with team members
The ability to remain calm under pressure and take initiative
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a range of people
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent
A full UK driving licence
The ability to pass an enhanced DBS check, as some of our sectors involve close contact with vulnerable or young people
Desirable experience and qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Carpentry
IOSH qualification
Project management experience
Previous experience in a Field Supervisor, Building Fabric Supervisor or similar supervisory role

Realistic earnings of c£50,000 when door to travel time, on-call and overtime is included
Base salary £37,960 – £39,520 per annum + on-call retainer and enhanced overtime rates
Company van and fuel card
29 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
A paid day off for your birthday
Simply Health cash plan
Comprehensive discounts and benefits portal
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Door-to-door travel paid for all field staff
Industry-leading software to help manage your team's workload
Supervisor and leadership development
Support from a Head of Department
The opportunity to progress within a growing, family-owned business

A home location close to Exeter would be ideal, as your team will be working across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. For an informal chat about the Field Supervisor Building Fabric Maintenance role, please click Apply. Don't worry if your CV isn't completely up to date. Just send us what you have and we can deal with that later. xwzovoh - Everyone will receive a response.