Site & Facilities Supervisor

Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, including weekends on a rota basis

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and hands‑on Site & Facilities Supervisor to join their team based in the Saffron Walden area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, organised and motivated individual with a background in facilities maintenance, site management, engineering or general building maintenance.

Our client is looking for someone who can take ownership of day‑to‑day site maintenance, supervise a small team and ensure that buildings, grounds, equipment and facilities are maintained to a high standard.

This is a varied, hands‑on position where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will be confident managing workloads, solving problems and working alongside their team to ensure tasks and projects are completed safely and efficiently.

• Supervise, support and coordinate a small team of maintenance and facilities staff.

• Allocate daily tasks, organise workloads and ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently.

• Manage and prioritise ongoing maintenance requirements, repairs and site improvement projects.

• Carry out general building maintenance, repairs and upkeep across the site.

• Oversee the maintenance of site infrastructure, utilities, drainage systems and facilities.

• Coordinate grounds maintenance activities, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, fencing, pathways and general landscaping.

• Ensure all tools, machinery and equipment are maintained, inspected and stored correctly.

• Plan and oversee minor construction works, repairs, installations and improvement projects.

• Coordinate labour, materials and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard.

• Provide hands‑on support with maintenance tasks and repairs when required.

• Assist with routine equipment inspections, servicing and minor mechanical repairs.

• Respond promptly to unexpected maintenance issues and operational requirements.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures and company policies.

• Identify opportunities to improve site maintenance standards, efficiency and overall presentation.

• Work closely with management and other departments to support the smooth running of daily operations.

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance, site maintenance, estates management, construction, engineering or a similar practical environment.

• Minimum 1 year's supervisory or team leadership experience.

• Minimum 1 year's facilities maintenance experience.

• Strong hands‑on maintenance skills, with the ability to undertake a variety of general repairs.

• Experience organising and prioritising maintenance tasks and workloads.

• Good practical problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

• Confidence supervising staff and providing guidance and support.

• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

• A proactive, flexible and reliable approach to work.

• Willingness to undertake physical, hands‑on duties as part of the role.

• Flexibility to work weekends and during busy operational periods.

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or general estate upkeep.

• Basic mechanical or engineering maintenance knowledge.

• Experience coordinating small building or site improvement projects.

• Experience working in a large outdoor site, leisure facility, hospitality environment or similar operational setting.

• Knowledge of general building services,…