Job Description

Supervisor - Facilities Management

(WPS) Northamptonshire

We are looking for a

Supervisor

to support the delivery of

small works, emergency response and subcontractor management

across our FM contracts in

Northamptonshire

.


This is an excellent opportunity for a technically grounded supervisor with a

plumbing or kitchen/bathroom installation background

, who has progressed into managing contractors, reactive works and minor projects within a

Facilities Management environment

.

About the Role

As Supervisor, you will act as a

key on-site point of contact

, coordinating sub-contractors, triaging emergency works and supporting the delivery of minor planned and reactive works.


You'll work closely with the Contract Manager and wider FM team, ensuring works are delivered safely, correctly and efficiently, while maintaining clear communication with clients and stakeholders.


This role suits someone who is

comfortable being hands-on when required

, but equally confident supervising others and managing multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate

subcontractors on site

, ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality delivery Act as the

point of communication and liaison

between clients, subcontractors and the WPS team Support and

triage emergency and reactive works

, prioritising and allocating resources effectively Manage and oversee

small project works and minor life-cycle works

Use CAFM / PDA technology to manage jobs, updates and reporting Ensure all works are delivered in line with

legislation, contractual obligations and Wates standards

Monitor health & safety performance, embedding a

Zero Harm culture

on site Provide clear, professional reporting on works completed and issues identified

About You

Background in

plumbing, kitchen or bathroom installations

, with progression into supervisory or small works roles Experience managing

contractors and subcontractors

, ideally within an

FM environment

Confident overseeing minor works such as

replacement pumps, AC units, and small mechanical works

Familiar with

reactive and planned maintenance

within Facilities Management Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors and internal teams Health & safety aware with a professional, solutions-focused approach

What We Offer

Competitive salary and package Company benefits including pension, wellbeing programmes and annual leave entitlement Travel covered across sites Ongoing training and development opportunities within WPS A supportive, family-owned business with long-term career opportunities


Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.



To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting


Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.


We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

Thriving places

- working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet

- protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people

- creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.


We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.


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