The Vacancy
Here at Wates, we have an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor to join our Responsive Maintenance team in the East Midlands area on a permanent basis, managing our day-to-day repairs.
As the supervisor, you will be leading from the front, overseeing quality control, and working closely with operatives in accordance with Health and Safety standards. This role involves ensuring good working practices for planned works within both Public and Private sectors.
The role is a mix between site visits and office work, so a clean driving license is essential to facilitate travel.
Key Accountabilities
* Work closely with the team and allocate work daily.
* Attend pre-inspection works and advise operatives on job specifics.
* Attend post-inspection works and inspect operatives’ workmanship.
* Ensure large multi-trade jobs are scheduled properly, clarified for trades and timeframes, and pre-inspections are conducted if needed.
* Respond effectively to variation requests, adhering to client rules and procedures.
Candidate Requirements
Minimum SSSTS qualification (SMSTS preferred but not essential). Experience in social housing, particularly in planned or reactive works. Trades experience in kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, or electrics is desirable.
Applicants must undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage. We assess criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on criminal record. Additional pre-employment checks may apply.
About Wates
Wates is a leading UK family-owned development, building, and property maintenance company with over 125 years of history. Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ guided by our promises of thriving places, thriving planet, and thriving people.
We are proud to be recognized as a Gold Investors in People employer, a Disability Confident employer, and to have received multiple awards including the 2022 Construction News Awards Winner and Top 50 Employers for Women.
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