Assistant Trade Supervisor

Housing Associations Limited.

Scotland

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 49,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Learning opportunities

Job summary

C~urb, part of Link, is seeking an Assistant Trade Supervisor to support the Trade Supervisor in delivering medium and large-scale projects across Link Groups areas.

The role involves monitoring installation progress, ensuring compliance with standards, and line-managing a small team of trade operatives. Travel across Link’s areas with a valid driving licence is required.

Qualifications

HNC in a Building/Technical/Construction subject or equivalent trade qualification.
Ability to prepare and interpret specifications and schedules of work using a prepaid schedule of rates.
Current driving licence with access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across Link’s areas.

Responsibilities

Assist the Trade Supervisor to deliver medium and large-scale projects.
Monitor progress of installation works from pre-inspection to final sign-off.
Line management of a small team of trade operatives.
Arrange works to be issued to trade operatives and external contractors and monitor ongoing works.

Skills

Driving licence

Trade knowledge

IT systems

Education

HNC in Building/Technical/Construction

Tools

IT systems

Job description

£37,702 - £48,911 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

The Role

At C~urb, part of Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.

An opportunity has become available for an Assistant Trade Supervisor to become part ofC~urb’s Trades Team. The Assistant Trade Supervisor willassistthe Trade Supervisor to delivermedium andlarge-scaleprojects throughout LinkGroupsareas of operation.

The post will involvemonitoringthe progress of the installation works; from pre-inspection through to final sign-off. The Assistant Trade Supervisor will alsobe responsible forthe line management of a small team of trade operatives.

The successful postholder will arrange for works to be issued to trade operatives and external contractors, monitorongoing works to ensure work is satisfactory and undertaken in line with statutory requirements, regulatory and technical standards, customerexpectationsand organisational procedures.

With frequent travel throughout Link’s areas of operation, a current full driving licence and access to a vehicle is a requirement of this role.

About You

As Assistant Trade Supervisor, you will have knowledge of the building maintenance industry including relevant experience in the inspection of domestic propertiesand the remedy of maintenance problems. This role requires an HNC in a Building/Technical/Construction related subject, or equivalent Trade Qualification.

You will have the ability to prepare and interpret specifications and prepare schedules of work utilising a prepaid schedule of rates. This will requireaccuratecomputer skills and strong keyboard skills, with the ability to use a variety of IT systems to record and process data accurately and efficiently.

The successful postholder must be conversant with current legislation and statutory requirements relating to building and inspection works. You will have the ability to contribute to and support the work of other members of the team. Strong organisational and prioritising skills arerequired tomeet deadlines and targets.

You willhave an understanding ofcustomer focused service delivery and will have the ability to take the initiative and make informed decisions. The postholder willhave the ability toadapt to new systems and procedures and to help colleagues use these effectively.

As Assistant Trade Supervisor, you will have the ability to understand and apply policy and procedures in day to day working and must be able to receive and process information accurately, in a clear and concise manner.

In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job Information Pack above.

What’s in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.

AsaC~urbemployee, you'll likely benefit from the following:

Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme
35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year
Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days
Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership
Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
Access to a Salary Exchange car leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services
Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
Access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers
Access to a credit union savings and borrowing scheme

You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

This role is subject to PVG membership under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Individuals who are barred from working with children or protected adults will not be considered for this position.

Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 22 November 2026

Interview Date:Interviews are being held on Wednesday 9 December 2026 at Link’s Falkirk office

As a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Closing date for applications

Sunday 22nd November 2026, 23:59

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