Voids Team Lead — Multi-Trade Supervisor

Fortus Recruitment Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 30 days annual leave plus public

Company vehicle

Generous employer pension

On-the-job training and development

Support towards professional

10 days annual leave buy/sell

Career progression and secondment

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free staff parking

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited are seeking a Working Supervisor - Voids for a housing association's in-house repairs and maintenance team in Oxford. The role suits a Multi Trade/Senior Tradesperson stepping up to supervision while still applying hands-on trade skills.

You will lead a 6-8 person team, allocate tasks, monitor progress, ensure quality and safety, and keep thorough records to ensure properties are ready for re-let.

Qualifications

• Experience in voids, repairs, maintenance or property refurbishment.
• Experience as a Chargehand, Working Supervisor, Senior Operative or similar is ideal.
• Strong trade knowledge with the confidence to support other trades.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Able to manage priorities and keep works moving in a busy environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate a team of 6-8 trade operatives across void properties.
• Allocate jobs and tasks based on skillset, workload and priorities.
• Carry out site checks and monitor the quality and progress of works.
• Provide support and guidance to operatives on-site.
• Identify and report any poor workmanship, delays or issues.
• Monitor materials and make sure operatives have what they need.
• Promote good health and safety across the team.
• Keep accurate records and photographic evidence of completed works.
• Keep the Void Supervisor updated on progress and any issues.
• Help ensure void properties are completed efficiently and ready for re-let.

Skills

Voids experience

Chargehand

Trade knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Health and safety

Job description

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited are seeking a Working Supervisor - Voids for a housing association's in-house repairs and maintenance team in Oxford. The role suits a Multi Trade/Senior Tradesperson stepping up to supervision while still applying hands-on trade skills.

You will lead a 6-8 person team, allocate tasks, monitor progress, ensure quality and safety, and keep thorough records to ensure properties are ready for re-let.