Supervisor -Reactive Repairs
029_1759765987 Posted: 10/06/2025
Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing (Reactive Repairs)
Location: West London
Salary: £23.50
Contract: 12-Week Temporary Contract to Permenant Contract
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join a respected social housing provider in West London. This is a 12-week temporary role with a strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving the quality and efficiency of housing repairs services. You will be responsible for overseeing reactive maintenance works, managing operatives and contractors, and ensuring residents receive a responsive, high-quality service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supervise and coordinate day-to-day reactive repairs across social housing properties.
2. Allocate workloads to operatives and subcontractors, ensuring jobs are completed within agreed timescales and budgets.
3. Carry out property inspections and post-works checks to maintain quality and compliance standards.
4. Act as the main point of contact for residents, ensuring excellent communication and customer satisfaction.
5. Monitor and report on contractor performance, KPIs, and quality of works.
6. Ensure all repairs are delivered in line with housing standards, contract requirements, and health & safety legislation.
7. Work closely with the wider repairs and asset management teams to resolve issues and drive service improvements.
Requirements
8. Proven experience as a Repairs Supervisor within the social housing sector - essential.
9. Strong technical understanding of reactive maintenance and property repairs.
10. Experience managing teams of operatives and/or subcontractors.
11. Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
12. Knowledge of housing legislation, compliance, and health & safety regulations.
13. Strong communication skills with a resident-focused approach.
14. Full UK driving licence preferred.
What's on Offer
15. 12-week temporary contract with the opportunity to go permanent.
16. Competitive hourly rate with long-term career potential.
17. Role based in West London within a well-established social housing organisation.
18. Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join a respected organisation delivering essential services to residents in West London. If you have a strong background in reactive repairs and want to secure a role with genuine progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.