Repairs Supervisor

Who You Are

You are an experienced professional with a strong trade background, ideally within social housing. You are adept at managing a high-performing team of repairs operatives. Your robust understanding across various trades, including carpentry, plumbing, decorating, plastering, and tiling, enables you to execute and oversee complex diagnostics and coordinate multi-trade repair projects. Your excellent communication skills support your ability to deliver tool box talks, conduct one-on-one meetings, and engage with tenants and the wider community effectively.

What the Job Involves

Your role as a Repairs Supervisor includes delivering high standards of work quality, ensuring efficient use of materials, and conducting pre and post inspections on tenanted properties. You will be responsible for managing the void team, ensuring timely turnover of properties. Additionally, you will attend evening Tenant Association meetings and respond to customer needs. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in all activities is critical. The role demands flexibility, including participation in an on-call rota and attending evening and weekend meetings when necessary.

Skills

• Extensive experience in social housing with a trade background
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good understanding of building regulations and compliance
• Knowledge of the construction industry and site operations
• Experience in leading and supporting trade operatives' teams
• Working knowledge of health & safety legislation
• Ability to conduct quality control post inspections
• Effective verbal and written communication, including use of technology
• Ability to converse and advise customers in English
• Flexibility to meet community needs; emergency response capability
• Enhanced DBS check