Estates Supervisor in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Are you hands-on, people-focused and passionate about creating safe, welcoming environments? At Retirement Villages Group, we’re redefining later-life living and are looking for an experienced Estates Supervisor to join our brand-new village, Paramount Place in Tunbridge Wells.As Estates Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring Paramount Place is maintained to the highest standards, creating a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for our residents and visitors.You will lead and coordinate a team of Estates Operatives while remaining hands-on yourself, supporting with a wide range of maintenance, repairs and grounds duties. From coordinating daily schedules and overseeing maintenance to ensuring our gardens and outdoor spaces look their best, you will be at the heart of keeping our new village running smoothly.This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7, with some on-call responsibilities as required.What you’ll be doingLead and coordinate day-to-day estates operations, scheduling maintenance and grounds workManage, support and develop a team of Estates OperativesDeliver hands-on general and specialist maintenance tasks across the villageMaintain buildings, fixtures, equipment and grounds to a high standardRegularly test alarm systems and report any issues promptlyWork closely with the wider Estates and Facilities teams to ensure repairs are completed promptly, either in-house or through approved third-party suppliersEnsure contractors and suppliers complete work to the required standardMonitor supplies and equipment, managing requirements within budgetSupport emergency response procedures and maintain high health and safety standardsBuild positive relationships with residents and colleagues, providing a responsive and professional serviceWhat we’re looking forPrevious experience in an estates, maintenance or facilities environmentSupervisory or team leadership experience, including planning workloads and managing resourcesA proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to lead by exampleStrong organisational and planning skillsGood practical knowledge of maintenance and grounds workA solid understanding of health and safety requirements, including COSHHStrong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across different teamsA resident-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high standardsThe physical ability to carry out a varied role across both indoor and outdoor environmentsWhat we offerIn return, we offer a range of benefits, including:Pension schemeEnhanced annual leaveBirthday leaveReward and recognition schemesVolunteering and wellbeing daysPlus much moreIf you’re looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can lead a team while making a real difference to a brand-new retirement community, we’d love to hear from you.Apply below to find out more about the role and join us at Paramount Place! #J-18808-Ljbffr