Overview
We\'re looking for a motivated Trades Supervisor to join our responsive repairs and maintenance team. This is a key role ensuring the delivery of high-quality building maintenance and repair works that meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant health and safety standards.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
Location
The role will be based at our depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0QX.
Responsibilities
* Allocating and programming repair jobs to the right staff at the right time
* Supervising trade operatives on-site, ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures
* Monitoring quality, performance, and productivity, and identifying training needs
* Managing sub-contractors and ensuring their work meets our standards
* Conducting toolbox talks, 1:1s, skills assessments, van stock checks and regular site visits
* Supporting apprentices and trainees with hands-on development
* Assisting in budget monitoring and providing feedback for service improvements
Qualifications and Experience
* You\'ll be a qualified trades professional with a recognised apprenticeship or City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent), and substantial experience in your trade.
* You\'ll bring practical knowledge of building construction techniques and relevant legislation, including a solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations—especially CDM requirements.
* While an SMSTS or IOSH qualification is desirable, it\'s not essential.
Skills and Attributes
* Natural team leadership with experience supervising trade operatives or sub-contractors
* Ability to motivate, guide, and assess the work of others
* Experience delivering toolbox talks, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality work
* Comfort liaising with contractors, customers, and handling complaints with tact and professionalism
* Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and support apprentices on the job
* Flexible and proactive approach, valid UK driving licence and access to transport
Team and Culture
You\'ll be part of Team Reading, contributing to Reading\'s success as a place to live, work and play.
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details please visit the employer\'s site.
Our Offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are encouraged in a friendly and collaborative environment.
* Salary and Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years\' service; option to buy additional leave
* Flexible working opportunities
* Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road, Reading
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for LGPS members)
* On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated Outstanding by Ofsted
* Season Ticket Loan for rail or bus travel
* Lease car salary sacrifice scheme
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