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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join a leading social housing maintenance team in South London on a 3-month ongoing contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and technically skilled supervisor with extensive experience managing reactive repairs and void maintenance services within a social housing environment. The RoleAs a Repairs Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing and developing a team of up to 7 trade operatives, including skilled, multi-skilled and unskilled staff, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused repairs and maintenance services are delivered efficiently and safely. You will oversee reactive repairs, property inspections, quality control, workforce performance, health and safety compliance, and customer satisfaction across occupied residential properties.
Job Responsibility
Line manage and support a team of up to 7 trade operatives
Supervise reactive repairs and void maintenance works across social housing properties
Undertake inspections of building defects and repairs relating to building fabric, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, electrical repairs
Conduct pre-inspections, work-in-progress inspections, and post-completion quality inspections
Produce clear and accurate technical reports, specifications, and scopes of work
Investigate complaints and survey repair issues to identify effective solutions
Issue and monitor remedial works and snagging lists
Escalate complex repairs and major works where appropriate
Provide technical support and guidance to housing management teams
Monitor and update repair workflow systems to ensure accurate record keeping
Review operative performance and ensure compliance with No Access and Follow-On procedures
Work closely with planning teams, surveyors, contract managers, compliance officers, and repairs teams to coordinate service delivery
Authorise expenditure and payments within delegated authority levels
Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and organisational policies
Requirements
NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a recognised building trade