The purpose of the role:
The Operations Supervisor is a hands-on, results-driven leader with a passion for managing teams and contractors, delivering excellent customer service, and role-modelling our Company values.
This role is integral to ensuring the effective fitting out, refurbishment, and ongoing maintenance of our modular Hire Fleet buildings.
The role requires daily planning, allocation of work activities, close collaboration with Chargehands and operatives, and oversight of cost and time controls—ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities:
1. Allocate and monitor daily tasks and workflows across the site.
2. Ensure planned workloads are achieved within agreed timescales and budgets.
3. Coordinate fitting out, refurbishment, and maintenance of modular units to meet customer and business needs.
4. Supervise internal teams, subcontractors, and Chargehands to ensure consistent performance and output.
5. Motivate, coach, and lead team members to achieve KPIs and project goals.
6. Ensure skills and labour resources are matched to daily requirements.
7. Maintain daily oversight of job costing, stock usage, and productivity measures.
8. Ensure all work is carried out to agreed specifications and in line with company quality standards.
9. Continuously look for ways to reduce waste, drive efficiencies, and improve processes.
10. Lead by example in promoting a safety-first culture across site operations.
11. Conduct regular safety checks, toolbox talks, and ensure adherence to all health and safety procedures.
12. Maintain site cleanliness, safe access routes, and compliance with statutory obligations.
13. Deliver exceptional internal and external customer service, ensuring all customer needs are understood and met.
14. Collaborate with commercial and project teams to align schedules, expectations, and resources.
15. Promote effective team communication and contribute to regular operational briefings
Key Competencies:
16. Leadership & Team Development
17. Operational Planning & Organisation
18. Health & Safety Compliance
19. Cost Awareness
20. Quality Orientation
21. Effective Communication
22. Problem Solving
23. Customer Service Excellence
Requirements:
·Proven supervisory experience in a construction, modular building, or related operational environment
·Strong understanding of modular building assembly, refurbishment, and maintenance.
·Experience managing teams, subcontractors, and site-based operations.
·Demonstrated ability to control costs and manage job allocations to budget.
·Relevant trade background or technical knowledge of modular building systems.
·Familiarity with digital job management systems (e.g., material tracking, work scheduling).
Qualifications:
·Educated to Leaving Cert standard or equivalent
·Degree (or equivalent) in Construction / Project Management or related studies
·Full Irish driving licence