Working Trades and Services Supervisor (Fabric)

Belfast Zoo; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public entity in Belfast is seeking a Working Trades and Services Supervisor (Fabric) to oversee the fabric maintenance programme. Your responsibilities will include coordinating daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring the quality and compliance of work. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and excellent supervisory skills. This is a permanent full-time position offering significant responsibilities within a key department focused on maintaining and developing council assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabric maintenance and project coordination.
• Strong supervisory skills for managing a direct labour force.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery and monitoring of the fabric maintenance programme.
• Supervise the organization and deployment of the direct labour force.
• Manage and monitor assigned contracted services for fabric projects.
• Conduct pre and post-inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.

Job description

Working Trades and Services Supervisor (Fabric)

• Working Trades and Services Supervisor (Fabric)

About the role

There is one permanent full-time post.

As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Further information can be found in the application pack.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

You will be responsible to the Assistant Programme Manager (Fabric) for:

Assisting with the day-to-day delivery, co-ordination and monitoring of the fabric maintenance programme for council assets, along with relevant bespoke projects and reactive repairs.

The organisation, deployment and supervision of the direct labour force within the section.

Assisting in the efficient and effective running of the Property Maintenance operation generally, through liaison with colleagues across the service, the department and wider organisation, building occupiers, and contractors.

The effective ongoing management and monitoring of assigned contracted services for fabric projects.

Pre and post-inspection of the work of the direct labour force and assigned contracted services to ensure compliance with work specifications and quality of workmanship.

About the department

TheProperty and Projects Departmentoverseesthe council’s capital investment programmes, which include more than200 live projects valued at over £200 million. Key responsibilities include:

• Project Management Unit– Operating thePortfolio Office, ensuring the effective delivery of capital projects.
• Estates Management Unit– Managing council land, property assets, andinvestment portfolios, supporting urban regeneration.
• Programme Delivery Unit – Leading the design, construction, and delivery ofphysical regeneration projects.
• Property Maintenance Unit– Ensuring council buildings remainlegally compliant, safe, and fit for purpose.

This department plays apivotal role in shaping Belfast’s built environment, ensuring council assets arestrategically developed and maintainedto support the city’s growth.

Place & Economy Department - Planning & Building Control