Maintenance (Operational) Supervisor – Multi Trades

ABOUT KINOVO (PURDY)

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.

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.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
• 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.)
• SSSTS or SMSTS preferable.
• Knowledge of Retrofit preferable.

Salary – Up to £45,000 per annum (dependant on experience).

Location – Hackney Office, E5 8QP (covering Hackney and surrounding areas).

Working Times – Monday to Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Equipment provided – Laptop, company mobile, company van, and purchase card.