Area Supervisor - Regional Site (Must be local around Ellesmere Port / Warrington region)
Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Area Supervisor to join the team regionally across the Ellesmere Port / Warrington regionfor site works.
This role will involve working 38 hour weeks Monday - Friday, with an immediate start available.
The position is paid under NAECI agreements (£26.64 per hour + £1.57 hourly bonus).
Must be local to site.
Contract Type: Permanent
Vehicle: Company van to be issued for the purpose of supporting the regional operational delivery
Role details:
The Area supervisor will be responsible for the leadership, planning, coordination, and execution of industrial works activities across maintenance, project, and outage work scopes across the North West
The role ensures that all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory regulations, company procedures, client standards, and industry best practice. The postholder will provide operational and technical leadership to a multi-disciplined workforce while maintaining strong client interface and commercial awareness.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational & Contract Management
Lead and manage the delivery of multi-discipline SIPS services to meet contractual obligations
Scope, plan, and coordinate work activities in line with maintenance schedules, project milestones, and outage requirements
Prepare and support scoping activities and work pack development
Ensure omissions or technical issues in work packs are escalated appropriately
Attend and contribute to planning, safety, and operational meetings
Deliver contract performance in line with agreed KPIs and service level agreements
Ensure that suitably trained personnel are available for identified works, where resource is not available you will be required to work with the recruitment team and regional team to advertise for personnel. Part of the new entrant workflow would be to deliver induction and familiarisation training where applicable
Planning, Scheduling & Productivity
Plan and organise work to meet programme deadlines and maximise workforce productivity
Coordinate multiple work fronts to minimise disruption and optimise sequencing
Monitor labour, plant, materials, and equipment utilisation
Ensure accurate submission of digital daily allocations, labour hours, and task progress updates
Identify and escalate schedule risks, constraints, or productivity concerns
Collate and report operational and commercial performance data to client and senior management
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities
Compliance & Leadership
Demonstrate visible safety leadership and promote a strong safety culture
Ensure compliance with company, client, and statutory HSE requirements
Initiate and lead pre-job briefs and toolbox talks
Risk Management
Review and approve risk assessments and method statements
Ensure adequate controls for work at height, hot work, confined spaces, hazardous substances, and coating operations
Escalate significant health and safety risks
Report accidents and incidents in line with reporting procedures
Workforce Safety
Ensure personnel are competent and appropriately trained for assigned tasks.
Enforce PPE compliance and safe systems of work.
Monitor work practices and intervene where standards are not met.
Maintain high housekeeping and environmental standards.
Ensure scaffold inspections comply with AIMS-SOP-24-17 design compliance procedures.
Technical & Quality Assurance
Ensure all SIPS activities comply with approved method statements, ITPs, specifications, and drawings.
Verify technical compliance including:
Scaffold erection, tagging, inspection, and dismantling
Insulation materials, thickness, and cladding/jacketing installation
Surface preparation standards
Coating systems application
Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurements and curing controls
Coordinate inspections with Client and QA/QC representatives.
Address Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accurate and complete project documentation.
Commercial & Performance Management
Monitor productivity and cost performance against contract targets.
Support invoice verification and validation of completed works.
Provide performance analysis reports for operational and commercial review.
Drive continuous improvement in efficiency and service delivery.
Leadership & People Management
Lead and supervise supervisors and operatives across SIPS disciplines.
Align team behaviours with company values and professional standards.
Conduct regular performance reviews and address issues promptly.
Provide coaching and support to improve safety, quality, and productivity outcomes.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Zero Harm / HSE performance metrics
On-time completion of scheduled SIPS activities
Budget adherence and productivity targets
Quality compliance and reduction in NCRs
Accurate and timely reporting
Client satisfaction and contract performance ratings
Qualifications & Experience
Competencies
Strong leadership and team management
High level of safety awareness and compliance focus
Commercial awareness and cost control capability
Technical understanding of scaffolding or insulation
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Planning and organisational skills
Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
Proficiency in digital reporting and productivity tracking systems
Working Conditions
Regional-based role within an industrial environment
Requirement to work in field-based conditions, including work at height and exposure to operational plant areas
May require flexibility during shutdowns and outage periods
Company Commitment
The organisation is committed to delivering infrastructure services safely and sustainably, transforming critical industrial assets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and professional integrity.
Mandatory Requirements:
Proficient in IT, with experience of Word, Excel & comfortable
Experience in both Maintenance and Project work scopes
Proven leadership experience in high-pressure industrial environments
Experience in scaffolding coordination
CCNSG Card Holder or IOSH (Desirable)
Formal Health & Safety Training (Desirable)
Supervision card in SIPS trade (e.g. Scaffold Supervisor)
NEBOSH or IOSH (Desirable)
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