Operational Supervisor

Who We Are and What We Do

Kinovo plc is a leading UK provider of specialist property services, offering electrical, mechanical, building repair and maintenance, as well as construction services. We operate through three long-established and complementary subsidiaries: Purdy Contracts Ltd, Dunham Ltd, and Spokemead Ltd. We lead in delivering safe and sustainable property solutions, protecting our customers, benefiting the environment, and enhancing communities and the lives of our employees.

Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference

At Kinovo, we are passionate about raising living standards for people, families, and communities, ensuring safe and reliable homes. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, celebrating diversity and inclusion across our workforce. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we provide flexible recruitment and working practices, ensuring neurodivergent individuals have equal opportunities. We are a Living Wage Employer and have pledged our support to The Armed Forces Covenant.

All vacancies are advertised internally, giving priority to our team members*. If you are looking for genuine career growth, want to be part of a successful, growing group and share our values and commitment, we want to hear from you

Our Values

• Integrity: We lead with honesty and respectfulness - promising inclusivity, respect, humility, and candour.
• Innovation: We look to the future, continuously improving the present - daring to be different.
• Reliable: We are always there for our teammates, customers, and communities - making every day incredible.
• Reputable: We hold ourselves to the highest standards - caring about tomorrow.
• Successful: We work together to succeed - welcoming collaboration, determination, passion, and confidence.

The Role

Employer: Purdy Contracts

Job title: Operational Supervisor - Multi Trades

Location: Hackney Office, E5 8QP covering Hackney and surrounding areas

Working Times: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Equipment provided: Laptop, company mobile, company van, purchase card. 

Our Expectations

The role is focused on supervising and overseeing Multi Trade activities for both directly employed operatives (DLOs) and subcontractors. Key responsibilities include:

• On-site Supervision: Oversee day-to-day multi-trade activities, drive productivity through effective planning and allocation of tasks and manage the performance of both in-house and subcontracted trades.
• Resource & Workload Planning: Effectively plan and allocate resources to ensure workload is completed on time and to a high standard. Monitor progress, adjust schedules as needed, and optimise productivity.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work is conducted safely, adhering to Health & Safety protocols, conduct and review risk assessments and lead toolbox talks to ensure safety awareness among the workforce.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality audits and inspections to ensure that work meets high standards. Ensure the timely delivery of works in line with contract requirements.
• Client & Customer Engagement: Maintain good communication and build relationships with clients and customers. Address any concerns to ensure client satisfaction.
• Administration & Reporting: Maintain documented records of all processes, ensuring compliance with company procedures. Oversee In-House systems to provide regular reports on performance metrics, including progress on Health & Safety, quality, and productivity.

Your Skills and Experience

• IT competent
• Have a clean, full UK Driving Licence 
• Strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of multi-trade activities and a good grasp of health and safety standards.
• SSSTS or SMSTS preferable
• Have experience of overseeing a team of operatives within planned maintenance and reactive emergency works (Local Authority/Social Housing sector including occupied homes and voids a distinct advantage.)
• Knowledge of Retrofit preferable 

Package & Benefits

• Permanent Contracts
• Annual Appraisals and Pay Reviews
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 32 days of paid annual leave
• Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme (up to 4 additional days)
• Share Incentive Plan
• Cycle to Work Green Bike Scheme
• CPD and sponsorship through professional qualifications
• Opportunities to participate in social value events/activities, helping enrich the lives of communities where we work

Wellbeing Support

• Annual Health Check for all Operatives
• Mental Health First Aiders across the Group
• Partnered with HSBC for Financial Wellbeing Seminars
• Partnered with Step-Change National Debt Charity for Advice and Support
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24-hour Confidential Helpline including access to the ‘Wisdom’ App for various discounts·

If you’re ready to make a positive impact and grow with us, apply today and become part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a real difference