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)
Salary description
£45000.00 - £47000.00 per year