Supervisor
Build Recruitment
We are currently seeking an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join a leading property maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual with a strong multi-trade background and experience supervising repairs and maintenance teams.
The successful candidate will oversee a team of operatives and subcontractors, ensuring responsive repairs and maintenance works are completed safely, efficiently, on time and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise and support a team of trade operatives and subcontractors.
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Monitor daily workloads, productivity and performance.
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Carry out site visits and inspect completed repairs to ensure quality standards are met.
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Ensure work is completed within agreed timescales and budgets.
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Liaise with planners, administrators, clients and residents to coordinate repairs effectively.
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Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
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Conduct toolbox talks, site inspections and risk assessments.
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Identify and manage variations, ensuring accurate job records and reporting.
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Support workforce planning and out-of-hours repairs when required.
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Mentor apprentices and encourage continuous improvement across the team.
Essential Requirements
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Previous experience as a Repairs Supervisor, Senior Operative or in a similar property maintenance role.
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Experience within social housing or responsive repairs.
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Strong technical knowledge across multiple trades.
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Good understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance procedures.
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Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
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Confidence using Microsoft Office and mobile work management systems.
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Full UK driving licence.
A valid CSCS card and supervisory safety qualifications, such as SSSTS, SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely, would be advantageous.