Assistant Supervisor

About KWL:

KWL provides a wide range of services across domestic, commercial, private, and public sectors. We pride ourselves on our dedicated workforce and offer long-term career prospects, training, and generous benefits beyond a standard salary package.

Due to ongoing business growth, we are recruiting Assistant Supervisors. This role is a fantastic development opportunity for individuals aiming to progress to full Supervisor roles by gaining hands-on experience and industry knowledge.

Role Overview:

As an Assistant Supervisor, you will support Supervisors and Managers in the operational and performance management of internal teams and external sub-contractors. Your role will include planning, programming, monitoring work quality, compliance checks, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and organising property surveys, preparing schedules, technical reports, and detailed specifications

• Support organisation and deployment of staff and sub-contractors, including performance management, discipline, training, and induction

• Create and issue orders to contractors, maintain accurate records of all work

• Carry out pre and post inspections to ensure compliance with client and company standards and legislation

• Validate, authorise, and audit all documentation and electronic records related to work orders

• Monitor completed orders against performance indicators using computerised management systems

• Assist in planning and conducting contract meetings, liaising with departments, contractors, and agencies

• Communicate effectively with contractors, partners, and internal teams, providing technical and practical guidance

• Respond to requests for information from clients, customers, utility providers, and internal departments

• Maintain knowledge of legislation, new products, equipment, and contribute to improving working practices

• Attend required training and achieve relevant qualifications as part of personal development

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge related to construction

• Full clean manual driving licence

• Positive attitude with strong commitment to quality and compliance

• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in varying environments

• Excellent communication skills across all levels, including external stakeholders

• Strong organisational, mentoring, decision-making, and motivational abilities

• Ability to prioritise complex workloads and work both independently and within a team

• Health & Safety knowledge relevant to construction

Desirable:

• Qualified craft/trade background

• Previous supervisory experience in construction or maintenance

• SSSTS/SMSTS or equivalent certifications

• IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications

• Gold or Black CSCS card

• Construction-related NVQ or equivalent

• Strong understanding of construction legislation and statutory requirements

• Other relevant construction qualifications or training

Benefits & Rewards:

• Salary circa £32,000 per annum

• Company performance-related bonus scheme

• 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

• Defined benefit pension scheme with approx. 18.5% employer contributions

• Life cover at 3x salary (with pension membership)

• Excellent sick pay scheme

• Attendance bonus

• Access to online wellbeing support (free GP, physio, counselling)

• Free gym membership

• Cycle to work scheme

• On-site parking

How to Apply:

If you are an organised, motivated individual ready to grow into a supervisory role in construction and property maintenance, apply now with your CV and relevant qualifications.