Damp & Disrepair Supervisor
Location: Devon
Contract: Temporary (1–3 Months – Sickness Cover)
Rate: Negotiable Hourly Rate
Sector: Social Housing / Property Services
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Damp & Disrepair Supervisor to join a busy and customer-focused housing organisation in Devon on a temporary basis to provide sickness cover for an initial 1–3 month period.
This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable property maintenance professional with strong experience in damp, mould and disrepair management within the social housing or property maintenance sector.
The Role
You will be responsible for overseeing damp, mould and disrepair works from inspection through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The role will involve managing operatives and contractors, carrying out inspections, diagnosing issues and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and health & safety requirements.
The position is primarily field based, with travel across the operational area required.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out pre and post inspections relating to damp, mould and disrepair cases
* Diagnose causes of damp and structural defects and specify remedial works
* Supervise and support operatives and contractors on site
* Monitor works in progress and complete quality assurance inspections
* Ensure works are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets and compliance standards
* Produce reports, schedules of works and cost estimates
* Maintain accurate records and provide project updates to management
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, CDM and company procedures
* Liaise with internal departments, residents, surveyors and contractors to ensure excellent customer service
* Support out of hours emergency response where required
Requirements
* Previous experience within damp, mould and disrepair supervision
* Strong technical knowledge of domestic property maintenance
* Experience managing contractors and direct labour teams
* Good understanding of social housing repairs and maintenance
* Knowledge of HHSRS, Housing Act and relevant health & safety legislation
* Ability to undertake property inspections and prepare reports/specifications
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* IT literate with experience using mobile and desktop systems
* Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
* HNC or equivalent construction/property qualification
* Experience working within the social housing sector
* Management or supervisory qualification
What’s on Offer
* Immediate start available
* Flexible temporary contract
* Negotiable hourly rate dependent on experience
* Opportunity to work with a respected housing provider
* Varied and hands-on role with autonomy
For more information or to apply, please call Ellie on (phone number removed)