Freelance Site Supervisor - HMP North West


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£250 - £250
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hindley, WN2 5TH
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	15 Jul 2026
Closing date:	14 Aug 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A specialist contractor delivering refurbishment, small works and planned projects across secure government sites is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor / Team Leader to oversee works across multiple HMP locations throughout the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on supervisor with a construction background looking for long-term freelance work with the potential to move into a permanent role.

Your new role

You'll be responsible for managing the delivery of small works, refurbishments, reactive building projects and maintenance upgrades across a portfolio of prison sites.

Leading teams of joiners, plumbers, electricians and specialist subcontractors, you'll coordinate labour, materials and programme requirements whilst ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

A typical day could involve assessing a damaged cell, blocked WC, security door issue, plumbing defect or electrical fault, assigning the appropriate trades, overseeing the works, carrying out quality checks and signing off completed jobs before handing them back to the client.

Key responsibilities include:

Supervising site-based trades and subcontractors

Managing refurbishment, repair and small works projects

Allocating labour and coordinating daily activities

Ordering materials and managing deliveries

Monitoring programme deadlines and project progress

Conducting quality inspections and site audits

Ensuring Health & Safety compliance across all works

Liaising with client representatives and site management teams

Managing site records and project documentation

Signing off completed works and handing projects back to the client

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience as a Site Supervisor, Working Foreman, Team Leader or Small Works Supervisor

Trade background ideally in joinery, building, electrical or plumbing works

Experience managing multiple trades on live construction or refurbishment projects

Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Ability to coordinate labour, materials and subcontractors

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Experience working within secure or regulated environments would be advantageous

EL1 Clearance (essential)

Full UK right to work

What you'll get in return

Immediate start available£250 per day Basic PAYE

Long-term freelance contract

Potential for a permanent position

Monday to Friday working patternProjects across HMP sites throughout the North West

Opportunity to manage varied refurbishment and small works schemes

Stable pipeline of work with a growing contractor

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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