Direct Trade Manager

Overview

Manages recruitment, training and oversight of direct trades, apprentices, and site support teams.

Key Responsibilities

• das entry
• site visits
• tool provision
• hse tracking
• document tracking
• resource management

Tasks

-​Ensuring information is entered onto the DAS account for Direct Trades, Apprentices and Site Support Teams. -​Undertake weekly site visits to monitor quality and quantum of work undertaken ensuring this is reflected in pay. -​Arranging Taylor Wimpey attendance at Careers fairs and Skills Shows to promote a career in the Housebuilding Industry and drive attraction of apprentices and career converters. -​Implement Taylor Wimpey’s a strategy for recruitment and training of Apprentices, Direct Trades and Site Support Team. -​Management of the welfare of Direct Trades, Apprentices and the Site Support Team as necessary. -​Engage with schools, colleges, training providers and leading bodies such as CITB as an ambassadorial role for Taylor Wimpey regarding qualifications/accreditations. -​Planning and arranging applicable Taylor Wimpey courses/training. -​Responsible for reclaiming grants and levy’s for all Direct Trades, Apprentices and Site Support Teams. -​Develop a campaign to recruit individuals and /or gangs of Direct Trades, Apprentices and Site Support Teams whilst promoting the benefits of being employed by Taylor Wimpey. -​​Working with the Production Director and Commercial Director to establish the mix of trade skills required on an annual basis by the Business Unit and gaining DMD approval for the rolling Five Year Direct Trade Plan. -​Responsible for Direct Trades, Apprentices and Site Support Teams having access to IT and are set up with email addresses etc. -​Track and manage the HSE and general training of Apprentices, Direct Trades and Site Support teams. -​Point of contact for agency workers and arranging cover. -​Undertake weekly site visits to develop and mentor Direct Trades, Apprentices and Site Support Teams. -​Ensure correct contracts are issued to Direct Trades, Apprentices and Site Support Teams. -​Ensuring Direct Trades, Apprentices and Site Support Teams are equipped with the tools, uniform, PPE and equipment required. -​Undertake inductions and updates with Direct Trades, Apprentices and Site Support Teams in regards to Taylor Wimpey Induction, Policies, Manuals and procedures. -​Working with the finance team to ensure Direct Trades, Apprentices and Site Support Teams are paid and overtime is approved via weekly time sheets. -​Responsible for ensuring monitoring and tracking of documents are completed such as Apprentice Diaries and Passports. -​Liaise with subcontractors to maintain a good level of engagement as the Business Unit builds it Direct Trade Plan. -Responsible for strategising the conversion of Apprentices into Direct Trades for Taylor Wimpey. -​Communicate effectively with the Business Unit Management Team, Business Unit departments and Subcontractors in regards to the strategy of Direct Trades. -​Meet regularly with the RHSEA to ensure any development or concerns in regards to safety are addressed in regards to Direct Trades, Apprentices and Site Support Teams. -​Responsible for checking quality of work and ensuring it is maintained by the work completed by Apprentices, Direct Trades and Site Support Teams. Working with the Quality Manager and Site Managers to ensure a strategy is inplace. -​Responsible for overall management of Direct Trades, Apprentices and Site Support Team ensuring sites are resourced adequately. Including monitoring annual leave and absences. Point of contact for Site Managers to ensure sites are resourced daily.

Requirements

• microsoft
• construction
• first aid
• driving licence
• coaching
• communication

What You Bring

-​​Ability to plan and make decisions with a customer focus and business awareness.​ -Excellent Communication Skills, written and verbal. -IT skills – Microsoft package, and mobile applications -A trade background and/or technical construction knowledge -First Aid qualified -Driving license -Knowledge of funding and grants available to support the region -Experience of managing a high caseload of Direct Labour over a wide geographical area. -Ability to work under pressure and deal with a number of stakeholders -Qualification and experience of coaching, mentoring and training direct reports. -​​Knowledge of legislation and management of employees ​

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About Taylor Wimpey

-One of the UK's leading residential developers, specializing in the construction and sale of new homes across the country, with operations across 22 regional businesses. -With a rich history dating back to the 19th century, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the British housing market. -Offers a diverse range of properties, from compact apartments to spacious family homes, catering to various budgets and lifestyle needs. -Innovative schemes such as the 'Own New Rate Reducer' provide competitive mortgage rates for both first-time buyers and existing homeowners, simplifying the path to purchasing a new home. -Operations extend beyond mere construction, encompassing land acquisition, planning, and development of entire neighborhoods, contributing to local infrastructure and amenities.

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