Damp & Mould Supervisor
Location: Peterborough
Full Time: Permanent, Full time
Salary: Up to £40,914.88 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)
About the role:
We're currently seeking a skilled and experienced Supervisor to lead our team as part of a social housing damp and mould contract in Peterborough. This is a dynamic, office and field-based leadership role where you'll oversee the delivery of reactive repairs and damp & mould works across occupied properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role with a strong pipeline of work and a growing presence in the area. You'll play a key part in ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and ready for residents, making a real impact in the community.
Duties:
Supervise the day-to-day delivery of responsive repairs and damp & mould works across occupied homes
Take overall responsibility for supervising damp and mould activity, ensuring works are completed in line with contractual, legislative, and quality standards
Ensure all repairs are completed safely, on time, and to agreed quality standards
Carry out regular site visits to monitor repairs and damp & mould works progress, resolve issues, and maintain resident satisfaction
Inspection of equipment
Allocate operatives, subcontractors, and resources effectively to meet repairs KPIs and contractual targets
Plan and manage repairs workloads to minimise disruption to residents
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures across all repairs and damp & mould activity
Complete post-inspection quality checks and ensure any remedial actions are fully closed out
Lead, support, and performance manage repairs operatives, providing day-to-day supervision and coaching
Identify skills gaps and support training and development within the repairs team, particularly around damp and mould works
Apply HR policies relating to attendance, conduct, and performance management
Manage repairs assets including vans, tools, PPE, and van stock
Monitor materials usage and order supplies to support cost-effective repairs delivery
Use repairs systems and reports to track performance, productivity, and job completion
Act as a point of contact for residents, resolving repairs and damp & mould issues professionally and promptly
Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate repairs delivery
Support contract mobilisation, audits, and continuous improvement within repairs services
Assist with cost control, forecasting, and identifying efficiencies within repairs operations
Provide supervisory cover during absences or periods of peak repairs demand
Attend toolbox talks, repairs briefings, training, and company meetings
Ensure all repairs activities reflect company values and a professional service at all timesRole Criteria:
Experience in a Supervisor role within social housing, ideally delivering damp & mould and property condition works
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance, and quality standards within housing repairs
Relevant City & Guilds (or equivalent) trade qualification
Full UK driving licence
Proven ability to lead and manage damp & mould focused repairs teams
Resident-focused communicator with a practical, solutions-driven approach
Well organised, decisive, and effective in a fast-paced repairs environment
Confident working with systems, subcontractors, and internal stakeholdersBenefits we can offer you.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
Family friendly policies
Company Van, Fuel Card, and UniformAll our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Joe Monger ((url removed))
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
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Salary description
£40914.00 - £40914.00 per year