Lead Trades Supervisor – Housing Repairs

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Brighton is looking for a skilled Supervisor within the Repairs and Maintenance Department. Ideal candidates will have experience supervising tradespeople, excellent customer service skills, and a background in plumbing, carpentry, or other trades. This position offers full induction, mentoring, and a diverse work environment, focusing on delivering high-quality repairs to Housing properties. A proactive approach to managing repairs backlog is essential.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Fleet vehicle use

Mentoring and development

Qualifications

• Experience supervising tradespeople and delivering high-quality work.
• Strong customer focus to deliver repairs to time and budget.
• Background in plumbing, carpentry, building, or roofing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver repairs across various sites and trades.
• Supervise a trades team ensuring high standard repairs.
• Manage health and safety, technical compliance, and line management.

Skills

Supervision of tradespeople

Customer service

Health and safety compliance

Mentoring and leadership

Job description

A local government council in Brighton is looking for a skilled Supervisor within the Repairs and Maintenance Department. Ideal candidates will have experience supervising tradespeople, excellent customer service skills, and a background in plumbing, carpentry, or other trades. This position offers full induction, mentoring, and a diverse work environment, focusing on delivering high-quality repairs to Housing properties. A proactive approach to managing repairs backlog is essential.