The Role Due to growth within the contract, we are delighted to confirm we are looking to recruit 3 new Chargehand's to join this established Voids division based in Birmingham. This is a full-time permanent position ideally suited to individuals with experience of working within the Voids/Social Housing sector. The Customer You will be part of one of Fortem's largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client. Duties and Responsibilities Key Responsibilites: * Deputise for the Voids Supervisor and carry out supervisory duties when required * Take control of large jobs on a site where more than one trade is required * Undertake mandatory Health and Safety Inspections for ad hoc and Work in Progress * Ensure work is undertaken safely and in accordance with all technical standards * Communicate effectively with tenants * Stewardship of plant, equipment and materials * Work safely and in compliance with Fortem Health & Safety requirements * Take ownership of work and aim for 'First Time Fix' on all jobs * Develop excellent individual and team working relationships * Remain up to date with technical and legal requirements of skill area What You Will Need The successful candidate will meet the following criteria: Essential * Good communication skills * Attention to detail for supervisory paperwork * Experience of Health and Safety inspections * NVQ/qualifications in relation to relevant trade. * Full UK driving License * Ability to fully engage with all levels of employees Desirable * Experience in Planned works/Voids * Previous experience of leading and directing teams and works * Experience in responsive repairs role * IT Literate Benefits * Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus * 25 days annual leave bank holidays your birthday off (34 days total) * Sick pay * 26 weeks full pay maternity leave * 8 weeks full pay paternity leave * Annual pay reviews * Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms * Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee * Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System * Life Insurance * Private healthcare and dental care * Cycle to work scheme * Retail and mobile phone provider discounts Who We Are Fortem are Social Housing property experts. It is our sole focus, and the only sector we have worked in since inception in 2002. We successfully deliver works across three workstreams - Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit. Our mission is to raise the bar in Social Housing and help our clients provide safe, warm and decent homes for people to live in - because Every Home Matters. We are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, we benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand - whilst as a standalone business within the Group, we maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace. Our success is due to our people. They are passionate, committed and care about what we deliver for our clients and partners and residents. We take pride in developing our employees and supporting them to achieve their potential. For us, a sustainable future is about ensuring we continue to develop our people for our future needs and recruiting the right talent. Our culture, built around Courage, Care and Respect, ensures that we always deliver not only the job done but, most importantly, the job done in the right way. We are Investors in People - Gold standard, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable