• Job description

    We have a fantastic opportunity for a Contract Supervisor – Repairs to join our team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis in return for a competitive salary of £35,176 per annum working 40 hours per week. There is also the opportunity to earn up to an additional £3,984 per annum in call out payments.

    Black Country Homeforce is our in-house building maintenance team that operates throughout Birmingham and the Black Country. Homeforce are responsible for delivering over £2 million worth of disabled adaptations, responsive repairs and planned maintenance such as replacement kitchens and bathrooms as well as other domestic works.

    The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the Operations Manager in the smooth delivery of a quality customer focused service, responsible for Surveying, Estimating and Managing workloads within your area of responsibility. The successful applicant would have experience from either Site Supervisor/Manager and possess a strong Trade Background within a repairs and maintenance environment.

    Specific tasks of the role include, but are not limited to: 

    – To carryout works in accordance with trade qualifications and assist other trade operatives to fulfil their work orders.

    – Be able to organise workload and complete works in accordance with trade standards and current Building Regulations.

    – To report any issue’s which may cause damage to the reputation of the organisation.

    – To ensure that BCHG’s Core Values and Strategic Objectives are actively promoted and worked to at all times.

    About Us:

    BCHG is proud to be recognised as a Times top 100 Company in The Midlands. We have over 2,100 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham and a purpose-built Residential Care Home. We support our local communities by offering free services that help individuals with self-achievement and aspiration through our career development, training and employment services.

    Founded in 1974, we have grown significantly both in terms of the number of homes we rent and the breadth of other housing related services we now offer. We help thousands of customers every year making a real difference to their lives.

    At Black Country Housing Group our values are not just a set of words but are at the heart of the way our organisation works and how our colleagues interact in their day-to-day activities. We are committed to developing and supporting our colleagues and have received Gold recognition from Investors in People. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer and are always reviewing how we can be more inclusive.

    If you would like to join us  please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!

    At BCHG we are proud to be an inclusive organisation and we are committed to equal opportunity and encouraged applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.”

    We are happy to share we have been awarded the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant for our commitment to supporting veterans and their families.

    Reasonable adjustments  will be made available should you be invited to interview.

  • Benefits

      • 24 Days Annual leave per year, plus bank holiday entitlements – so you can have a well-earned rest
      • Use of a company van (business use and commuting) with a company fuel card – to help you get around
      • Basic Power tool kit supplied – giving you the tools you need to do a good job
      • £1000 retention bonus – rewarding you for your dedication to BCHG (subject to T&C’s being met)
      • Uniform is provided – so you can always look your best
      • Staff recognition scheme – because hard work doesn’t go unnoticed
      • 100% Annual Attendance Reward – to reward you for being there for our customers
      • Annual Pay Review – ensuring your pay reflects what’s happening in the market
      • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters – because sometimes, we all need a helping hand
      • Life assurance – In case the worst should happen
      • A broad learning and development programme – to help you be the best that you can be
      • Access to an attractive contributory pension scheme – giving you peace of mind about life after work.