Job Description

Salary

42,306.00 - 47,104.00 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full Time

Region

C-urb

Contract Type

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Permanent.

Job category/type

C-urb Trade Supervisory Team - Reactive, Full-time, Permanent

Date posted

06/05/2025

Job reference

CUATSMAY25

The Role

At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.



The Assistant Trade Supervisor post will form part of C~urb's Trades Team. The post holder will assist the Reactive Maintenance Trade Supervisor to deliver Link's Reactive Maintenance program, mainly reactive and void repairs, throughout Link's housing stock.



The post will also involve monitoring the progress of the installation works; from pre-inspection through to final sign-off. The post holder will also be responsible for the line management of a small group of trade operatives.

About You

You will bring a strong knowledge of the building maintenance industry, with relevant experience in inspecting domestic properties and identifying practical solutions to maintenance issues. You hold an HNC in Building, Technical, or Construction-related subjects, or a recognised trade qualification, and are confident in preparing and interpreting specifications and schedules of work, including using a prepaid schedule of rates.



You are highly organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage your workload effectively to meet deadlines and performance targets. Your approach is proactive and collaborative, supporting colleagues and contributing positively to team objectives.



You have sound knowledge of current building legislation and statutory requirements and demonstrate a strong understanding of policy and procedures in your day-to-day work. You are comfortable making informed decisions, processing information accurately, and delivering services with a customer-focused mindset.



With excellent keyboard skills, you are proficient in using a range of IT systems to input and manage data efficiently, and you're adaptable to new technologies and processes, helping others to do the same. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.



In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link' s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.



For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.

What's in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.

As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:

Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme 35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day's pro rata holiday per year after 1 years' service up to a maximum of 40 days per year Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being Annual flu vaccination Access to a savings and borrowing scheme Cycle to work scheme Travel season/travel ticket loan and much more!

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - https://www.linkhousing.org.uk/what-we-do/work-for-us/

You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

This post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure check

Closing Date: 23:59 on Tuesday 20 May 2025

Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Wednesday 28 May 2025 at our office in Falkirk

How to Apply

Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies, but you don't need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren't sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the 'My Applications' tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.



As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portal to apply directly with us.



We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team at jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and detailing which format you would require.

Please note that CV's will not be considered.

Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job description.



We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.