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Supervisor

EQUANS
Greater Manchester
3 days ago
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EQUANS are recruiting for a Supervisor to be based in Oldham. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, full-time role working 37 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview


The role of the Supervisor is to directly manage a team of operatives across all trades in any workstream across the contract, to ensure all works are carried out safely, efficiently, to a high-quality standard, with exceptional customer care. Acting as a role model for your teams and instilling the Equans culture to all colleagues.


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Key Accountabilities


To take ownership and manage the various tasks carried out by the operatives ensuring they are carried out to a high standard, including but not limited to:

Ensure that EQUANS all safety policy and procedures are followed by you and your team, ensuring all works are carried out in a safe compliant manor across all disciplines required on the contract by both the in house and supply chain.


Manage effectively all working at Height carried out by your team including scaffold inspection and management.
Carry out face fit training for your team and ensure all records are kept up to date.
Record all accidents, near misses, Safety observations and HIPOs on AIMS
Carry out toolbox talks on a regular basis and record attendees.
Manage absence in line with the policy, update HR.net and sickness tracker with all cases.
Carry out investigations, prepare investigation reports in line with the disciplinary policy.
Ensure your teams have the correct tools, equipment, and materials to carry out their work including imprest kit management in vehicles.
Manage your teams productivity, including holding meetings, record actions and when necessary, implement performance improvement plans.
Carry out pre, post and in progress inspections (MSV) and record findings on AIMS.
Hold one 2 one meetings and PDR meetings with your teams
Ensure your team carry out all mandatory training and support any ongoing training for team members including apprentices.
Support recruitment of operatives including carrying out interviews, induction and ordering of tools and equipment, uniforms, and ID.
Manage the Annual leave for your team to avoid peaks and troughs and have a consistent workforce including Christmas and summer periods.
Support management of complaints
Manage subcontractors as required.
Ensure your team support the ECO rota to provide adequate cover for all shifts.
Any other reasonable management request

What can we offer you?


On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

Pension Scheme


24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts 
Cycle to work scheme 
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?


Skills and abilities

Knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment of the various building trades


Knowledge of the principles, building codes, and materials of two or more trades
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building trades
Excellent organisational skills
Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines
Professional attitude and approach to work
Hold SMSTS certificate
Current and Valid UK driving licence

Experience

Previous Trades supervisory experience


Experienced level in a recognized skilled trade
Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislation
Up to date relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Key Attributes

Be prepared to work within various geographical areas


Confident
Self motivated
Enthusiastic
Flexible & adaptable
Good verbal and written communicator
Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
Resilient

Working within diverse groups


Who are we?


EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly , employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.


In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 


EQUANS 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 


EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 


 What's next? 


If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 


 At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.


For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 


The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers. 

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