At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of tradespeople to deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance.
- Company: Join Fortem Solutions, part of the Willmott Dixon group, known for excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, company van, 25 days leave, and bonuses.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in supervising teams and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Fortem Solutions are currently recruiting for a Supervisor to join our Repairs team on our Stonewater contract. The office is based in Chippenham but we need someone to work in and around the Yeovil / Salisbury area. This is a full time, permanent position and we are looking for an experienced leader with exceptional people management skills. Core Hours are Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm. A company van will be provided with a fuel card for work purposes only.
The Client
Our contract with Stonewater is long term with the option to extend the partnership again. On our contract we cover over 7,500 houses in 4 different areas of the South-West, from Taunton and Yeovil, over to Bristol and Swindon and down to Salisbury and Bournemouth. We currently deliver Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Capital Works and an Electrical Service program. We pride ourselves on our great customer service and our senior leadership team has years of experience within this sector which can help you develop your learning and knowledge base.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a team of tradespeople to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, meeting deadlines and achieving first-time success.
- Collaborate with various departments and maintain strong relationships with clients at all levels to deliver exceptional service.
- Motivate, coach, and retain skilled tradespeople, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Develop and implement a method for accurately assessing and categorising the competency levels of all team members.
- Oversee the Health & Safety performance of contractors, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Manage the selection, recruitment, and ongoing performance of tradespeople, ensuring the team consistently meets company standards.
What You Will Need
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of supervising teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent dispute resolution skills
- Good understanding of building maintenance
- Full UK driving licence (6 points max)
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience within the social housing sector
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus
- Company Van provided with fuel card for work purposes
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)
- Eligible for a bonus of up to 10%
- 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
- Annual pay reviews
- 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
- 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
- Private healthcare and dental care
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail and mobile phone provider discounts
Who We Are
We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon. Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Supervisor employer: Fortem Cares
Fortem Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With competitive salaries, generous leave policies, and extensive training opportunities, we empower our Supervisors to lead skilled teams in delivering high-quality repairs across the South-West. Our commitment to equality and diversity, alongside our Investors in People - Gold accreditation, ensures a rewarding and inclusive environment for all employees.
