Empty Homes Supervisor

We are looking for a driven leader, with proven experience in the trades to join our Home Solutions team as Empty Homes Supervisor.

As Empty Homes Supervisor you will deliver a safe, efficient, and competent supervision of all issues relating to staffing and Housing Maintenance, as well as managing a directly employed multi skilled in-house team and specialist contractors. You must have the ability and drive to plan and deliver a rolling works programme, safely and efficiently in line with timescales, budgets and within statutory regulations.

We are Eastlight:

At Eastlight, we believe that purpose drives progress. We are a dynamic and purpose-led organisation committed to making a positive impact in the East of England. We strive to create meaningful connections with our customers and provide exceptional service that aligns with our values and mission.

Eastlight Community Homes currently own 12,500 homes across the East of England and continues to develop and provide further new build affordable homes. This means there is a range of opportunities for you to excel and develop through a career at Eastlight.

To truly succeed with Eastlight, you need to be accountable, inclusive, and up for a challenge. We’re on a journey to make our communities better.

Responsible for:

• Oversee the necessary day-to-day line management responsibilities for the Lead Hand and the direct trades team in charge of delivering our Empty Homes service.
• Complete precise specifications for renovation work and communicate with utility vendors to update and address problems with utility metres.
• Outline the team's training and development needs in relation to the company's goals.
• Use framework contracts to give instructions to specialised contractors for effective work delivery.
• Manage apprentices, monitor their development at work and at college, and support their progression towards earning their qualifications.
• Ensure that all work is done in line with all applicable safety laws and regulations, such as the Construction, Design, and Management Regulations and the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Ensure finishing tasks are on schedule and within budget to satisfy targets and KPIs.
• Coordinate with administrators when scheduling the task in the trades team's calendar to maximise performance.

Must have:

• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle to work effectively.
• Minimum of a NVQ level 4 Site Management, City & Guilds qualification, or equivalent experience within the construction industry.
• Professional qualification or membership with CIOB/RICS/NICIEC/Gas Safe.
• Be a health and safety qualification or CSCS site Managers card holder.

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package.

• £ 42,070 annual base salary
• Permanent, Full time Contract
• Car Allowance - £2,200
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Trailblazing family leave [Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay] – Subject to eligibility
• BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership
• Tool vouchers

Job location – Marks Tey, Essex

(Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas of Eastlight geographical Housing properties)

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact .

There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

[Eastlight Community Homes are not currently licenced to provide visa sponsorship].

Application closing date: Sunday 13th April 2024

Interview date: 18/19th April 2024

Eastlight Community Homes is a newly formed 12,000 home social housing provider, striving to meet the housing need of our communities in Essex and Suffolk.

We are proud to be the largest Community Gateway Association in the country. This ensures our residents can choose to become shareholders and help make key decisions about their homes, services and communities.

Eastlight House, Charter Way, Braintree, CM77 8FG
Telephone: 01376 535400
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