Location: South London
Rate: £27.00 per hour
Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Roofing & Scaffolding Supervisor - Responsive Repairs
A leading Social Housing Contractor is seeking an experienced Roofing & Scaffolding Supervisor to join their responsive repairs team covering South London and surrounding areas. This is a temporary opportunity for an experienced supervisor with a strong background in roofing, scaffolding, and day-to-day repairs within the social housing sector.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing roofing and scaffolding works across occupied residential properties, ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while delivering excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise roofing and scaffolding operatives carrying out responsive and planned day-to-day repairs.
Plan, coordinate, and monitor roofing and scaffold-related works to ensure projects are delivered on time and within contract requirements.
Carry out pre-works, work-in-progress, and post-completion inspections to ensure quality standards are achieved.
Ensure scaffolding installations comply with current regulations, health and safety legislation, and industry best practice.
Monitor subcontractor and direct labour performance, ensuring productivity and workmanship meet expected standards.
Prioritise emergency roofing repairs and manage reactive maintenance requests.
Liaise with residents, client representatives, and housing officers to provide updates and resolve any issues.
Ensure all works are completed in accordance with contractual KPIs and service level agreements.
Complete site reports, inspection records, and update repairs management systems accurately.
Conduct toolbox talks and promote a strong health and safety culture across all sites.
Identify follow-on works and report any additional repairs required.
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience as a Supervisor within social housing repairs, roofing, or property maintenance.
Strong knowledge of roofing repairs, scaffold management, and responsive maintenance.
Experience supervising both direct labour operatives and subcontractors.
Good understanding of current health and safety legislation relating to roofing and scaffolding works.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously.
Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
Competent IT skills with experience using repairs scheduling or contract management systems.
Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).
Desirable
SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
CISRS Scaffold Inspection qualification (advantageous).
Trade background in Roofing, Carpentry, or a related construction discipline.
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
Experience working on social housing maintenance contracts.
What's on Offer
£27.00 per hour
Full-time temporary contract
Immediate start available
Opportunity to work with a well-established Social Housing Contractor
Weekly pay
Potential for contract extension based on workload and performance
If you have experience supervising roofing, scaffolding, and responsive repairs within the social housing sector and are available for an immediate start, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to be considered
Salary description
£26.00 - £27.00 per hour