At a Glance
Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire (working throughout the UK)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: + £40,000 per annum, with higher salaries available depending on experience and qualifications.
About INNOVO
INNOVO is an established privately owned business based in Kidderminster, specialising in the distribution of fuel, lubricants and chemicals throughout the UK. Alongside our distribution operations, we provide a comprehensive range of industrial and environmental services to customers across both the public and private sectors.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Industrial Services Supervisor / Team Leader to lead our expanding Industrial Services team and oversee the safe and successful delivery of specialist industrial and environmental projects across the UK.
Whether you’re an experienced Industrial Services Supervisor looking for your next challenge or an accomplished Team Leader ready to step into a supervisory role, we’d like to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Salary from £40,000 per annum, with higher salaries depending on experience
- Annual profit share bonus
- BUPA private medical insurance
- Company pension
- All accommodation and expenses paid when working away
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities to gain additional industry qualifications
- Long-term career progression within a growing business
The Role
Based from our Kidderminster depot, this is a hands-on leadership role working on customer sites throughout the UK, overseeing the delivery of a wide range of industrial and environmental services.
The role involves regular travel and working away from home. Typically, this will involve one to three nights away per week, although some larger projects may require longer periods away.
Leading by example, you’ll supervise operational teams, coordinate day-to-day activities and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
Projects include:
- Oil tank cleaning
- Fuel polishing
- Confined space operations
- Industrial water jetting
- Site decommissioning
- Fuel and oil tank installations
- Environmental and industrial maintenance projects
- Application of coatings and linings such as epoxy and polyurea
- Garage forecourt projects
Key Responsibilities
We would expect people applying for this position to demonstrate experience in all of the below:
- Supervise and lead Industrial Services teams on customer sites.
- Plan, coordinate and oversee day-to-day project activities.
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with company procedures and legislation.
- Deliver site briefings and ensure compliance with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers on site, maintaining a professional and proactive approach.
- Allocate work effectively and support team members throughout projects.
- Complete site documentation, reports and project records accurately.
- Ensure company vehicles, plant and equipment are maintained and operated safely.
- Mentor and develop operatives, promoting high standards of safety, quality and professionalism.
- Remain hands-on where required, supporting the team to successfully deliver projects.
- Represent INNOVO professionally at all times.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Have previous supervisory or team leader experience within industrial services or a similar operational environment.
- Be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
- Hold a full UK manual driving licence (HGV licence advantageous).
- Be capable of working in confined spaces and at height.
- Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Have a strong commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Be reliable, punctual and professional.
- Be flexible regarding working hours, including occasional weekends, bank holidays and unsociable hours.
- Be capable of working independently while also leading and motivating a team.
Preferred Qualifications
The following are advantageous but not essential:
- CSCS or CCNSG Safety Passport
- Confined Space Entry
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- High Pressure Water Jetting
- IPAF
- First Aid at Work
- SSSTS or SMSTS
- CPCS or NPORS plant qualifications
- HGV Licence
Experience Required
- Minimum three years’ experience within industrial services, environmental services or a similar operational industry.
- Previous experience supervising teams and delivering projects safely on customer sites.
- Practical experience using industrial equipment, tools and machinery.
- Experience managing works under RAMS and maintaining high health and safety standards.
Why Join INNOVO?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business where you’ll play a key role in developing our Industrial Services division. You’ll lead a skilled team, work on a wide variety of specialist projects across the UK, and have genuine opportunities to influence the future growth of the business while continuing to develop your own career.
How to Apply
In the first instance, please send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your experience and suitability for the role to [email protected].