Repairs Supervisor | Maintenance Supervisor | Social Housing | Reactive Maintenance
Job Title: Repairs Supervisor (Reactive Maintenance)
Location: Romford Base (Covering Essex / East & North East London patch)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card, Pension, Paid Holiday
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Tech / Systems: Strong IT Literacy Required (Workflows, handheld tech, client portals)
Are you an experienced Repairs Supervisor looking to step into a secure, high-paying permanent role with a market-leading social housing contractor
We are recruiting a tech-savvy Repairs Supervisor based out of a Romford regional hub to oversee reactive maintenance and void workstreams across an Essex and North East London patch.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a supervisor who excels at managing direct multi-trade operatives, driving high first-time fix rates, and utilizing modern IT workflow systems to keep site operations running seamlessly.
Why Apply for This Role
Top-Market Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 depending on your supervisor experience.
Full Fleet Package: Company van and fuel card provided from Day One.
Permanent Stability: Join a well-funded, expanding framework on a permanent basis.
Manageable Patch: Operational base in Romford with efficient regional estate coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Supervision: Lead, schedule, and direct daily workflows for direct labour operatives and multi-trade sub-contractors.
IT & Digital Workflow Management: Utilise internal job management software, PDA systems, and client portals to track jobs, audit completion photos, and manage variations in real time.
Quality & Performance Control: Conduct pre- and post-inspections to ensure repair works meet high quality criteria and hit contract KPIs for first-time fixes.
Health & Safety: Enforce strict health and safety compliance across all live properties, carrying out Toolbox Talks and RAMS audits.
Customer Care: Resolve tenant queries swiftly on-site to maintain high customer satisfaction across live occupied homes.
Requirements:
Sector Background: Proven history as a Repairs Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor within social housing, housing associations, or council maintenance frameworks.
Strong IT Capabilities: Essential. Highly comfortable navigating job scheduling software, Microsoft Office, tablet/PDA tech, and digital reporting systems.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of general building trades (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, roofing) and Schedule of Rates (SOR) coding.
Certifications: SSSTS or IOSH Managing Safely alongside a valid CSCS card.
Mobility: Full UK Driving Licence to operate the company fleet vehicle across the Essex/NE London patch.
How to Apply:
If you are an assertive, tech-savvy Repairs Supervisor ready to take on a well-rewarded permanent role out of Romford, click APPLY NOW with your updated CV for immediate consideration.
Keywords: Repairs Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Voids Supervisor, Reactive Maintenance, Social Housing, Housing Association, Schedule of Rates, SOR, Romford, Essex, North East London, Permanent
Salary description
£400000.00 - £500000.00 per year