Forward Assist Recruitment
Informed recruitment service, dedicated to those who have served
Site Supervisor Roles and Responsibilities
Purpose of the Role
The Site Supervisor is responsible for the safe, compliant, timely and quality delivery of industrial storage, pallet racking, shelving, mezzanine floor, partitioning and warehouse fit- out projects.
Health, Safety & Environmental Management
Take full responsibility for day-to-day health and safety.
Ensure works comply with approved RAMS.
Deliver site inductions.
Conduct daily site safety inspections.
Ensure PPE compliance.
Implement permit-to-work systems.
Monitor work at height and lifting operations.
Manage fire safety and emergency arrangements.
Record accidents, incidents and near misses.
Stop unsafe work immediately.
CDM & Legal Compliance
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations.
Implement the Construction Phase Plan.
Liaise with Principal Contractors and Clients.
Monitor subcontractor compliance.
Verify competencies and training.
Project Management
Manage projects from mobilisation to completion.
Review drawings and specifications.
Plan labour, materials and plant.
Monitor programme and progress.
Manage variations and site records.
Racking & Storage System Compliance
Ensure installations follow drawings and manufacturer requirements.
Monitor installation tolerances.
Conduct quality inspections.
Ensure load notices and signage are installed.
Quality Management
Carry out quality audits.
Maintain photographic records.
Manage snagging and close-out actions.
Verify completed works against specifications.
Site Operations
Manage labour and logistics.
Coordinate deliveries.
Maintain welfare and site security.
Communication & Client Relations
Act as primary site contact.
Communicate progress proactively.
Confirm verbal instructions in writing.
Documentation & Reporting
Complete site diaries, inspections and attendance records.
Manage permits and handover documentation.
Leadership & Team Management
Lead by example.
Promote a positive safety culture.
Monitor competency and performance.
Authority
Stop unsafe work immediately.
Remove personnel for unsafe behaviour.
Reject defective materials and workmanship.
Essential Competencies
SMSTS
First Aid at Work
CSCS Card
Working at Height Awareness
Strong understanding of industrial storage systems
Performance Expectations
Deliver projects safely.
Deliver projects on programme.
Maintain high quality standards.
Achieve excellent client satisfaction.
Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.