Supervisor, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Location: Luton

Role: Supervisor

Salary: 45,000 + Company Van

Company: Tier 1 Maintenance Contractor.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced, site-based Repairs Supervisor to oversee our planned maintenance and upgrade programmes across Luton. In this permanent role, you will be responsible for managing subcontractors delivering high-quality kitchen and bathroom upgrades, boiler replacements, central heating installs, and window replacements.

Key Responsibilities

• Subcontractor Management:
  Coordinate, monitor, and manage supply chain subcontractors across multiple trades, ensuring work is delivered to specification.
• On-Site Supervision:
  Conduct daily site visits across the Luton area to monitor progress, quality of work and adherence to schedules.
• Work streams Covered:
  Oversee the delivery of:

• Kitchen and Bathroom upgrades.
• Boiler replacements and full Central Heating upgrades.
• Window and door replacements.

• Health & Safety:
  Enforce strict health and safety compliance on-site, ensuring RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) are followed.
• Quality Assurance:
  Sign off completed works, manage snags, and ensure high levels of tenant/resident satisfaction.
• Progress Reporting:
  Act as the primary link between the site teams and the contract manager, providing regular updates on progress and potential bottlenecks.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience:
  
  Proven experience as a Repairs Supervisor, Site Supervisor, or Assistant Site Manager within social housing, residential, or public sector planned maintenance.
• Trade Knowledge:
  Strong technical understanding of domestic plumbing/heating, carpentry, and window installations.
• Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Confident in managing external subcontractors, handling disputes, and keeping programs on track.
• Certifications:

• Valid UK Driving Licence (Essential).
• SSSTS or SMSTS (Highly Desirable).
• CSCS Card (Desirable).