Repairs Supervisor

Repairs Supervisor

Location: Welwyn Garden City, Wandsworth, Enfield, Stratford.

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per year.

Job type: Full-time, permanent

We’re looking for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to lead a team of trade operatives. You’ll be responsible for day-to-day supervision, performance management, and service quality, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to our high standard.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with strong trade knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to motivate and guide a mobile workforce delivering first-time fixes and great resident experiences.

What You’ll Do

* Lead and supervise a team of operatives and subcontractors delivering responsive repairs and maintenance.

* Ensure jobs are completed on time, to specification, and within budget.

* Manage productivity, performance, and quality through regular monitoring and site visits.

* Review completed works, coding accuracy, and justification for variations.

* Liaise with planners, administrators, and client teams to maintain smooth workflow and accurate reporting.

* Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

* Deliver toolbox talks, risk assessments, and site inspections, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

* Support with resource planning and coordination of out-of-hours service where required.

* Build strong working relationships with residents, clients and colleagues, maintaining professionalism at all times.

* Mentor apprentices and develop team capability in line with our standards.

About You

* Proven experience as a Repairs Supervisor or Senior Operative in social housing or property maintenance.

* Excellent technical knowledge across multiple trades.

* Understanding of Health & Safety, RAMS, and compliance processes.

* Experience managing teams and monitoring performance metrics.

* Strong communication and organisational skills.

* IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, mobile work management systems).

* CSCS card and supervisory safety training (SSSTS / SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely preferred)