Job Title: Repairs Supervisor (Social Housing)
Salary: £40-45,000 + Company Van + Fuel Card
Location: East - North London
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join our social housing maintenance team. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of responsive repairs and minor works, with a focus on reactive repairs, some disrepair and occasionally some major work.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate a team delivering responsive repairs and minor works across a social housing portfolio.
Manage a subcontractor-based workforce, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely completion of works.
Oversee and manage reactive repairs, disrepair and major work when required.
Monitor workloads, allocate jobs, and ensure efficient use of resources.
Carry out site inspections and quality checks to ensure works meet required standards.
Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, company policies, and client requirements.
Provide clear reporting and updates to senior management and stakeholders.
Support the administrative team in scheduling, performance monitoring, and handling tenant queries.
Act as the point of escalation for repairs issues, resolving problems swiftly and professionally.
Key Requirements
Proven experience in a supervisory role within repairs, maintenance, or social housing.
Strong knowledge of social hosuing, disrepair and reactive/responsive repairs.
Experience managing subcontractors (no direct trades staff).
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with residents, contractors, and clients.
Good IT literacy (MS Office, housing/repairs management systems).
Full UK driving licence (company van and fuel card provided).
Benefits
£40-45,000 per annum
Company van and fuel card
Supportive management team and career development opportunities
Chance to make a positive impact within social housing services
