Field Service Supervisor; GAC;

Position: Field Service Supervisor (GAC) (Permanent)
Job Title:

Field Service Supervisor (GAC) – Water Treatment / Environmental Services

Location:

UK field-based North West (regular travel; some overnights)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus

Overview
We’re expanding our GAC field services team and hiring a hands-on Field Service Supervisor to lead technicians delivering granular activated carbon (GAC) filter changeouts, bulk carbon transfers, installations/removals, start-ups, inspections, and repairs. You’ll plan daily work, uphold safety (Confined Space, RAMS, permits), ensure quality and customer satisfaction, and stay practically involved on complex jobs.

What you’ll do

* Schedule and lead crews for GAC carbon transfers and filter services across client sites

* Conduct saturated carbon measurements and maintain accurate site databases

* Act as day-to-day escalation point for customers, forwarders, and subcontractors

* Enforce safety: toolbox talks, permit control, near-miss reporting, corrective actions

* Keep service equipment (hydro ejectors, hoses, couplings) in top condition; initiate spares

* Collaborate with the Transport/Warehouse Manager on tanker fleet readiness and routing

* Drive continuous improvement in methods, tooling, and turnaround times

What you’ll bring

* Proven field service experience in GAC/water treatment/environmental services

* Strong hands-on capability in installations, changeouts, and fault-finding

* Confined Space, First Aid at Work, FLT (or willingness to refresh)

* Customer-facing confidence, clear communication, solid IT skills (Excel/service systems)

* Flexibility to travel and stay away when needed; full UK driving licence

Nice to have

* IOSH/NEBOSH; experience coordinating tankers/forwarders; knowledge of reactivation cycles

Why join
Lead a capable team, make a visible impact on service delivery, safety, and customer outcomes, and develop towards Operations Management with structured support and training