Direct Labour Organisation Supervisor (PO2) ref RQ1608792

Building Surveyor needed in Worthing  

Please could see below the essential operational skills required for this post. Essential candidate criteria include: DLO supervisory experience, managing operatives, coding jobs, and use of Northgate/NEC and Schedule of Rates. We are specifically looking for candidates with: Proven experience supervising operatives within a Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) or housing repairs and maintenance environment (not site or property management). Working knowledge of Northgate (or a similar housing management system) – essential for allocating and closing down jobs. Strong understanding of NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR), including the ability to correctly code and authorise operative jobs and variations. Experience monitoring productivity, post-inspections, and job quality, ensuring works are completed first time and within agreed targets. Sound understanding of Health & Safety, including conducting toolbox talks, RAMS reviews, and on-site compliance checks. Strong communication and leadership skills, capable of managing a team of operatives. Please ensure you only submit candidates with demonstrable experience of coding, Northgate use, and managing operatives within a repairs environment , not candidates from property management, construction, or site supervision backgrounds.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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