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Supervisor

Here at Wates, we have an opportunity for a Voids Supervisor to join our Responsive Maintenance team in the Redditch area supervising, leading and overseeing the quality control operatives in accordance with Health and Safety and ensure good working practices of refurbishment work are met within Public and Private sectors. Key Accountabilities will be to: Lead a team of reactive maintenance operatives and allocate work on a daily basis Attend pre-inspection works and advise operatives on job specifics Attend post-inspection works and inspect operatives’ workmanship Ensure large Multi-trade jobs are booked in by the scheduling team and are checked to clarify what trades and timeframes are required and if a pre-inspection is needed Deal and respond effectively for variation requests highlighted by the operative adhering to the appropriate client rules and procedures   We are looking for you to have worked in supervisory position ideally from a social housing/residential field previously and can effectively manage a team of reactive maintenance operatives, coaching and advising on the best working practices. What we offer: Competitive salary, plus performance related reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement within the team Extensive corporate benefits including, Pension, Health and Wellness programme, Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity and up to 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

Team Leader

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to join our Facilities Management team in Hampshire – Southampton on one of our new contracts. Due to the contract being in it's infancy, experienced FM individuals would be desirable.Key Accountabilities will include:• Oversee a team of contract support and helpdesk administrators on a day to day basis• Lead a team to deliver against contract KPI’s & SLA’s• Support and drive outputs on administration of the assigned accounts• Manage updates on outsourced and Contractor work instructions• Support managing the technical functions and client side relationships• Oversee and ensure the team monitor all Sub contractors, and info is obtained and maintained, including associated RAMS & attendance updates• Plan in engineers PPM allocations in advance• Manage, monitor, and record performance including exception reporting of the respective accounts within your remitDesirable qualities:We are looking for you to have relevant experience gained from working in a similar industry and environment. To be successful in the role you be an excellent communicator with the ability to problem solve, multi task and work to tight deadlines.What we can offer: Competitive salary, plus performance related reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement within the team Extensive corporate benefits including, Pension, Health and Wellness programme, Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity and up to 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

Multi Skilled Engineer

Here at Wates, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Engineer to join our Facilities Management mobile team supporting our clients based in the Hampshire Region. The main objective is for you to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to Mechanical plant, including Reactive Maintenance and extra works/emergencies in accordance with the contract requirements on Mechanical Services. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following: • Knowledge of mechanical and building services maintenance • Previous FM experience managing multiple sites • Strong Mechanical/plumbing Experience • Plumbing or Mechanical qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds. • Good knowledge of a plant room and day to day building maintenance Key Accountabilities will include: • Ensure all works are delivered in guidance of the legislation and contractual obligations • Utilise CAFM/PDA technology for real time job updates, and provide detailed/comprehensive reports on works delivered • To respond in a prompt and effective manner to all reactive maintenance issues and help desk requests associated with the mechanical systems • To respond to call outs and cover breakdowns and emergencies associated with the mechanical services aspects of the contract as required. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary, plus performance related reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement within the team Van, Extensive corporate benefits including, Pension, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Commercial Manager

We have an opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our Wates team within our Responsive Maintenance division covering various contracts. The successful candidate will provide strong functional leadership, management, governance and excellence for all commercial activities pre and post contract across a portfolio of programmes. The role specifically covers both work winning and the operational delivery of projects.Key Accountabilities will include: Budget responsibility, commercial management and client commercial liaison for applicable contract(s) Manage and oversee Assistant / Quantity Surveyors in all line-manager duties. Manage Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process for your contract(s) to be review and signed off by RCM in accordance with CVR timetable. Lead commercially in the monthly Contract Review Meetings (CRM’s) with Operations Manager. Assist Senior Management in tender adjudication. Liaise with buying department to ensure that relevant material prices are procured.We are looking for a proactive and experienced Commercial Manager who has worked in a similar maintenance industry.To be successful in this role you will have the ability to lead and develop a highly talented and motivated commercial team as well as build excellent relationships with other business functions, customers, consultants and the supply chain.