Trades Supervisor

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

In a diverse business that encapsulates a variety of trades we also manage everything in property for a number of national and local clients offering real career direction, learning and, growth opportunities. With a pipeline of new clients and exciting opportunities to be a part of and a great team environment that will remain a stable environment for your next career move.

Are you looking for an environment that is different to most? If so and you are an experienced Technical Trades Supervisor, come in and discuss what it means to work in the Christchurch team. You will be working as part of a team, comprised of Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC Technicians and our Building Maintenance crew ensuring our clients’ facilities are maintained to a high level.

About the Role:

The successful applicant will be part of a diverse trades working out of our Christchurch office. Our clients include major banks, Government agencies, Aged care, Prisons and, a combination of other leading NZ businesses and commercial premises. Workload will consist of a combination of reactive maintenance, minor project work, but also assisting with Planned Preventative Maintenance works.

About You:

• Be the escalation point for the Christchurch division. This will primarily consist of managing escalations and upgrades, ensuring correct safety procedures are followed, and conducting spot checks and audits on works completed and adherence to safety and quality policy.

• Coordination of minor work projects and ability to liaise and manage sub-contractors.

• Complete trades and general maintenance tasks as required – must have relevant trades qualification and licenses, preferably in the HVAC, Electrical or HVAC, Building industry.

• Identify opportunities for new work and escalate to client and/or manager. This may entail preparing documentation for upgrades and/or minor works and presenting options to clients.

• Complete relevant documentation for client invoicing with a commercial understanding of how to make money.

• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety and ability to development HSE documentation.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate resource and alignment to meet contract KPI’s.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

• Guaranteed 44 hours per week

• Free Life and Income replacement insurance

• Discounted Medical cover

• Access to Marram Trust holiday / medical program

• Mobile technology (smart phone and tablet) for work dispatch.

• Initial and ongoing training program – developed to keep you upskilled and safe!

Health & Safety is a priority for Cushman & Wakefield and the successful candidate will be expected to have a good understanding of the H&S requirements and behaviours in commercial environment. Good personal presentation and customer service skills are also essential, as is a clean full driver’s license.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a drug test, complete a Pre-employment Health Questionnaire and MOJ check. A criminal conviction review is also a requirement of the role.

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.