Senior Supervisor - Property Maintenance
Salary: £47,181 | Level: CFL9
Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Swindon is an ambitious, fast‑growing borough, and we are committed to delivering safe, compliant and high‑quality homes for our tenants. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.
Background
Swindon Borough Council is delivering a significant improvement and transformation programme. Following a C3 regulatory judgement, we took decisive action and are investing £250 million over the next five years to improve safety, compliance, stock condition and tenant experience. As part of this journey we are investing in our teams and ensuring that new structures are in place to fully realise the improvements planned and required.
Our Repairs service is central to this journey, delivering high-volume, customer critical services that residents rely on every day.
Your New Role
As Senior Supervisor - Property Maintenance, you will provide day-to-day operational leadership within the Repairs service, ensuring responsive repairs are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.
Reporting to the Service Manager or Service Lead, you will lead frontline teams carrying out inspections and repair works, coordinating resources to meet targets for quality, cost and service timescales. You will take responsibility for performance management, monitoring productivity, addressing issues as they arise and ensuring health and safety standards are consistently met.
Alongside operational delivery, you will play a key role in leading, motivating and developing staff. This includes managing rotas, sickness and leave, supporting colleagues through regular one-to-ones and performance reviews, and handling people matters fairly and consistently. You will promote a culture of professionalism, accountability and customer focus, contributing to continuous service improvement.
What You'll Need to Succeed
You will have experience managing people and performance within a repairs or property maintenance environment, with a strong understanding of operational service delivery and health and safety. A relevant technical or trade background is desirable.
You'll bring a practical, organised approach, confidence in decision-making and the ability to lead teams positively in a fast paced, customer focused service.
What You'll Get in Return
At Swindon Borough Council, you'll be supported to do your best work while making a real difference.
We offer:
Competitive local government pay and benefits
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Professional development and career progression
The opportunity to be part of a genuinely improving frontline service
How to Apply
For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Amy Travis at Adecco.
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Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.
Closing date: 3rd May 2026
Interviews: w/c 18th May 2026
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£47181.00 - £47181.00 per year