Estates Supervisor job at Retirement Villages Group

Retirement Villages Group is hiring: Estates Supervisor. Are you hands-on, people-focused, and passionate about creating safe, welcoming environments? At…

Company: Retirement Villages Group · Work mode: on site · Contract: Full-time

Are you hands-on, people-focused, and passionate about creating safe, welcoming environments? At Retirement Villages Group, we’re redefining later-life living and we’re looking for an experienced Estates Supervisor to help keep our beautiful Botanical Place running smoothly, inside and out. This is a full time role based in West Byfleet working 37.5 hours per week (5 days out of 7 - flexibility is required), along with an on call rota.
As an Estates Supervisor, you’ll manage a team of operatives while personally delivering grounds and maintenance work. From co-ordinating schedules and overseeing maintenance to making sure the gardens and grounds are well kept; you’ll be at the heart of keeping our village looking and feeling its best.
Role responsibilities:
• Lead and coordinate estates operations, scheduling maintenance and grounds work
• Deliver hands-on general and specialist maintenance tasks
• Maintain buildings, fixtures, equipment, and grounds to high standards
• Regularly tests alarm systems, reporting any issues promptly to management
• Collaborate with the wider estates and facilities team to ensure repairs are carried out promptly in-house where possible, or addressed by a third-party supplier to acceptable standards
• Supervise team members and support their development
• Monitor supplies and manage equipment needs within budget
• Support emergency response procedures and health & safety practices
Experience:
• 1 - 3 years of job-related experience in estates, maintenance, or facilities roles
• At least 1 year of supervisory or managerial experience, including planning and managing resources
• Physical stamina to carry out hands-on duties across indoor and outdoor environments
What we’re looking for:
• A proactive team leader who is happy to be ‘hands on’
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Solid understanding of maintenance, landscaping, and health & safety practices (including COSHH)
• Clear communicator who can collaborate across teams and build strong resident relationships
• Someone who thrives in a purpose-driven, people-first environment
In return we offer a number of benefits including Pension Scheme, Enhanced Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Rewards Schemes, Volunteering and Well-Being days plus much more!
To find out more about the role and what we offer please apply below!