Day to day Supervisor
Build Recruitment
We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Repairs Supervisor to take ownership of a designated patch in Lambeth, overseeing responsive maintenance works across our housing stock. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on trade knowledge and a passion for delivering high-quality repairs services.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading from the front, this could be your next great opportunity.
Your Role Will Include:
- Taking full responsibility for a designated geographical patch, ensuring all repairs are delivered efficiently and to high standards.
- Supervising operatives and subcontractors across various trades, driving productivity and quality of workmanship.
- ️ Managing day-to-day responsive repairs works, ensuring jobs are completed on time and to customer satisfaction.
- Carrying out post-inspections and quality checks on completed works.
- ️ Monitoring and enforcing health & safety compliance across all sites.
- Handling customer complaints through to resolution, ensuring a positive outcome where possible.
- Liaising with tenants, planners, and internal teams to deliver an excellent repairs service.
- Supporting performance management, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
- SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) – essential.
- Strong trade background (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, or general building) with solid multi-trade knowledge.
- NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade (desirable).
- Proven experience supervising repairs/maintenance within social housing or a similar environment.
- Ability to manage your own patch and workload independently.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
What You’ll Get:
- Ownership of your own patch with autonomy to manage workloads.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and further training.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including company vehicle or allowance, pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.