Supervisor, Management, Operations Manager

Job Description

Ferns Group is a family‑run business with over 25 years’ experience in Utilities and Reinstatement, specialising in Telecoms Civils and tailored reinstatement services.

Full time

18 May 2026

Kent, with travel across the UK required.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supervisor to lead and manage our team effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and excellent organisational skills. The role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee daily operations, motivate staff, and ensure the delivery of exceptional service within a fast‑paced environment. The Supervisor will maintain high standards of performance, foster a positive work atmosphere, and support organisational goals.

Office based for two days a week, travelling to sites/survey locations for the remaining three days depending on workload.

• Supervision and oversight of the service driver
• Daily calls and interaction with on‑site teams regarding progress, delays, material requirements and any plant issues – including morning check‑ins
• Report all technical, programme, plant and material issues to the wider team
• Check works on site for Health and Safety compliance, correct PPE, COSHH compliance
• Oversee completion of time sheets and diaries
• Carry out site audits (at least three per week) and ensure vehicle checks are complete
• Deliver toolbox talks
• Arrange for reinstatement of the works with the surfacing teams, in liaison with the surveyor

• Plan, arrange and attend all structural inspections
• Plan and implement minor traffic management
• Support and implement major TM where required and liaise with FTM
• Report back to the office any findings and record photographs

• Be responsible for the plant once the order is raised and the plant is delivered to site
• Attempt to resolve any plant issues with the support of the surveyor
• Off‑hire all plant once site works are complete
• Ensure the onsite teams are trained to operate such plant
• Ensure vehicle/plant checks are carried out
• Ensure all GDU’s are calibrated
• Arrange for skips, grabs and concrete pumps as required
• Ensure the calibration and testing of all lifting equipment
• Maintain a list of Ferns owned small tools and plant for each team

• Arrange for purchase orders, delivery and/or collection of all required materials including timber, ducting, concrete, steel, ironwork etc.
• Ensure the yard storage facilities are clean and tidy and that a live record of stock is maintained

• SSSTS, supervisor level ‘white card’
• Confined space training – not essential
• Have a civil’s background, including utility and highways works

Open to either PAYE or self‑employed.

Mon‑Fri, 45 hours a week, with occasional overtime available.

Office based in Kent, but travel across the UK will be required.

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On‑site parking
• Referral programme

Ferns Group is dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre‑employment screening checks should your application be successful.