Repairs Chargehand

Repairs Chargehand
Northwest Leicestershire
2-month Contract
£16-£17.50 an hour
Key Responsibilities of Repairs Chargehand:

- Support the management of effective and efficient utilisation of all available resources for the service, including labour, materials, plant, vehicles, and equipment to increase the department's productivity.
- Achieving resource efficiency's and improving productivity through the effective management and administration of the workforce and systems, working with other parts of the service to achieve that.
- Carry out surveys / inspections, as necessary, for the purpose of establishing the scope of work required, materials to order and manpower requirements.
- Work with the service support team to ensure all work is programmed effectively and within deadlines, ensuring efficiency savings where possible.
- Organise and carry out post inspections to ensure all necessary work has been completed and the correct quality has been reached.
- Ensuring full compliance with all Council policies and relevant health and safety, environmental and CDM legislation and requirements, including acting as a safety representative for the service.
Experience & Qualifications:

- Trades qualification and/or relevant experience of supervising a contractor/trade operative workforce and repairs chargehand experience.
- Full UK driving license.
- Have access to a vehicle during working hours.
- Supervisory experience and a proven track record in delivering a modern, effective, customer focused and high performing property repairs service.