Repairs Supervisor | Social Housing | 12 Month FTC
Salary: £47,276 - £52,830 per annum
Location: South London
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (potential to extend)
Start: ASAP
We are recruiting an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join a social housing repairs service delivering responsive repairs across the borough. This is a hands-on, office and site-based role managing directly employed operatives and ensuring repairs are completed safely, on time and to a high standard.
Key responsibilities
Supervise and line manage up to 10 repairs operatives / trade operatives
Manage responsive repairs in occupied social housing properties
Allocate jobs, plan daily workloads and monitor productivity
Carry out health & safety inspections and urgent site visits
Support performance management, absence management and team development
Ensure operatives use PDAs / mobile working systems correctly
Update jobs using a repairs management system (NEC or similar)Essential experience & skills
Experience as a Repairs Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or Works Supervisor
Strong background in social housing repairs or housing maintenance
Understanding of responsive repairs, voids or day-to-day maintenance
Proven people management and team supervision experience
Good IT skills and confidence using housing repairs systemsDesirable
Wet trade background/ finish or finishes background
Experience managing multi-trade teams (electricians, plumbers, decorators)
SSSTS / SMSTS / supervisory qualification
Experience working in residents' homesWorking arrangements
Office- and site-based role (no regular home working)
Driving licence required
Company vehicle provided, or mileage paid if using own vehicleWhat we offer
33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Stable environment with a C1-rated repairs service
Supportive team and strong management backing