Verified Transatlantic Corridor:
United States | United Kingdom
OP
OppaJob US & UK Career Gateway
🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Small Works Manager

Salary Range
£30,000 - £40,000
£2,500 - £3,333 / mo

Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report

OP-VERIF-861E9459 ✓ Passed Inspection

This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.

✓
Corporate Registration Verified UK Companies House registration standing active
✓
Prevailing Wage Benchmark UK National Minimum Wage & Equality Act 2010 aligned
✓
Zero-Intermediary Direct Pipeline Direct candidate ATS submission. 100% free with zero recruitment charges.
✓
Corridor Right-to-Work Match UK Work Eligibility

Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark

Verified Analytics
Location Base
Somerset
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
Single tax filer baseline
Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
Direct corporate benchmark
💰 Transatlantic Compensation Calculator

Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay

Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.

Open Calculator →
Partner Career Resources • Adsterra Native Ad
Sponsored

Position Overview & Specifications

WMS are seeking to appoint a Small Works Manager to work within our team based in Yeovil, Somerset.

WMS Ltd are a property maintenance & construction company based throughout the Southwest with offices in Bideford, Yeovil, Redruth and Chudleigh. We carry out contracts for both Public and Private sectors throughout the southwest of England.

Your main duties will be delivering small refurbishment projects that could include managing response maintenance tasks to kitchen and bathroom schemes. Your main duties and responsibilities will be the following:

· Visiting properties in Somerset and potentially Devon to assess what works are required

· Taking detailed reports and photos of work required

· Pricing work using a pricing document and/or rates we will advise of

· Liaising with our own internal tradesmen and sub-contractors

· Communicating with clients regarding programmes and time frames along with invoicing of completed works

· Talking to residents, booking work and addressing concerns they may have

Why work for us?

· Good & competitive monthly wage which can increase as you develop into the role and business

· Van provided with fuel card.

· 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Excellent Health and Safety Ethos

· Ongoing training and development available including NVQ’s, SMSTS and other H&S qualifications

· Investors in people accredited employer

· Mates in Mind membership held addressing poor mental health in the workplace

· NHS top-up healthcare & Company wellness scheme to claim back expenses such as prescriptions and other private treatments. Healthcare scheme also includes discount on Gym memberships*

· Uniform and full PPE provided

· Pension scheme*

· Cycle to work scheme*

*these benefits are available after successful completion of a probationary period

Who we are looking for:

· An excellent attitude towards work.

· A hard working work ethic.

· A team player but able to work under own initiative.

· Customer & Client focused with an outgoing, friendly and positive attitude.

· Excellent communication skills

Qualifications, knowledge and experience:

· Full valid UK driver’s license with willingness to drive across the entirety of Somerset & Devon

· Have a proactive approach to both our company and the client.

· An understanding of the construction industry and/or property maintenance gained via experience. This role could suit an individual who wants to move from a site management role from the tools to a management position.

· Willingness to learn and develop into management

· Good IT skills with demonstrable knowledge of excel and other MS Office applications

· Smart and presentable with excellent time management skills

· Good attitude to Health and Safety

A DBS check will need to be completed upon appointment and salary is dependent on experience and qualifications held

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Small Works Manager roles across Westcountry Maintenance Services Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

📢
Notice a listing inaccuracy or expired link? Help maintain OppaJob's database integrity by reporting discrepancies directly to our desk.
International Career Advisory • Verified Partner Network
Sponsored

Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)

Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.

View All UK Jobs →
Kensington Capital & Analytics £75,000 - £95,000

Principal Data Analytics Specialist

📍 London, England
✓ UK Right to Work / Skilled Worker Eligible View Role →
NHS Greater Manchester Health Trust £43,742 - £50,056

Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer

📍 Manchester, England
✓ HCPC Registration Required View Role →
Caledonia Cloud Infrastructure £70,000 - £88,000

Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)

📍 Edinburgh, Scotland
✓ Skilled Worker Visa Sponsor View Role →
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust £93,666 - £126,281

Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)

📍 Birmingham, England
✓ GMC Specialist Register Required View Role →
Thames Corporate Assurance Ltd £95,000 - £125,000

Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture

📍 London, England
✓ UK Right to Work / Tier 2 Licensed View Role →
Biobag Salary Disclosed on Application

Retail Sales Manager - UK & Europe

📍 London
✓ UK Work Eligibility View Role →
Hiring Organization
Westcountry Maintenance Services Ltd

Apply for this Position

Location: Somerset
Eligibility: UK Work Eligibility
Schedule: Company - Public
Apply for this Position
Free Direct Submission · Zero Applicant Fees
Or Apply on Employer Official Portal ↗
Employment Guide (UK)
Direct corporate application with zero applicant fees.
Get UK Job Alerts

Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.