Assistant Trade Supervisor

At 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 of C~urb’s Trades Team. The Assistant Trade Supervisor will assist the Planned Maintenance Trade Supervisor to deliver Link’s Planned Maintenance program, mainly replacing and upgrading components such as (but not exclusive to) windows and doors throughout Link’s housing stock. The post will involve monitoring the progress of the installation works; from pre-inspection through to final sign-off. The Assistant Trade Supervisor will also be responsible for the line management of a small group of trade operatives.

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

About You

As Assistant Trade Supervisor, you will have knowledge of the building maintenance industry including relevant experience in the inspection of domestic property and 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 require accurate computer 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 are required in order to meet deadlines and targets. You will have an understanding of customer focused service delivery and will have the ability to take the initiative and make informed decisions. The postholder will have the ability to adapt 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.

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. As a Link employee, you will 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 an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
• Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
• 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
• Annual flu vaccination
• Access to a savings and borrowing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season/travel ticket loan and much more!

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 post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure check.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 13 July 2025.

Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Monday 28 July at Link’s Falkirk Office.

How to Apply

Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the “Apply Now” button on our website. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies, but you don’t need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren’t sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the ‘My Applications’ tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.

As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portal to apply directly with us. We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team detailing which format you would require.

If you wish to submit a CV in support of your online application please email this to us. You must submit an online application also. Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job description.

We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.