The Role
Fortem Solutions are currently recruiting for a Repairs Supervisor to join our team on our brand new Cambridge Housing Society contract. This is a full time, permanent position and we are looking for an experienced leader with exceptional people management skills.
The Customer
Our contract with Cambridge Housing Society is brand new and launching on April 1st. This will be a long term partnership with houses covering the whole of Cambridgeshire, from Wisbech down to Haverhill, although primarily situated in central Cambridge. There are nearly 3,000 properties, mostly houses and flats, and we will be looking after their Repairs, Voids, Cyclical Works and Planned workstreams.
Duties & 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
25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off Pay review every January 26 weeks full pay maternity leave 8 weeks full pay paternity leave Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more 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. Job Reference: FOR03832
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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
25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off Pay review every January 26 weeks full pay maternity leave 8 weeks full pay paternity leave Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more 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. Job Reference: FOR03832
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