Trades Supervisor in City of London

INITIALLY FOR 6 MONTHS THEN POSSIBILITY OF BECOMING PERMANENT.

We are seeking a candidate with strong team and people management skills, capable of overseeing multi-trades and contractors. The ideal candidate will have experience working to deadlines, prioritising workloads, and solving complex problems effectively. A solid understanding of Health and Safety legislation is essential. Recent experience in a similar role, particularly overseeing operatives within void repairs, planned, or reactive maintenance is required. Local Authority/Social Housing sector experience is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee multi-trades, including directly employed operatives (DLOs) and subcontractors.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance, conduct risk assessments, and lead toolbox talks.
• Manage multi-trades on-site, drive productivity, and oversee performance.
• Plan resources and workloads effectively; conduct quality assurance through regular audits and maintain documented records.
• Scope void works and post-inspect works to ensure they meet Lettable standards.

Qualifications

• IT competent.
• Clean, full UK driving license.
• Strong leadership skills with a solid understanding of multi-trade activities and health and safety standards.
• City & Guilds qualification, NVQ 2/3, or relevant experience in one or more trades is preferable.

Temp to Perm for the right person.