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Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor (Social Housing)
Location: Romford, Essex
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Company Van
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operations of our maintenance team, specifically within occupied social housing properties. This role is distinct from a Site Supervisor position and requires a proactive, organised individual with a strong understanding of responsive repairs, void works, and the Schedule of Rates (SORs).
You will play a key role in ensuring maintenance jobs are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard, while maintaining excellent communication with residents, operatives, and internal departments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise and coordinate day-to-day maintenance operations across a portfolio of social housing properties.
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Allocate jobs to operatives based on priority, skill set, and location.
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Monitor work progress, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards, company procedures, and client expectations.
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Conduct regular quality checks and site visits to ensure works meet required standards.
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Liaise with tenants, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure timely resolution of issues.
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Assist with ordering materials and ensuring resources are available for scheduled jobs.
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Use knowledge of Schedule of Rates to assess and approve works carried out.
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Prepare reports on team performance, job completions, and customer satisfaction.
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Support the management team in developing continuous improvements to service delivery.
Requirements:
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Must have proven experience in social housing maintenance – responsive and/or voids.
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Strong understanding of Schedule of Rates (SORs) and how they apply to housing maintenance contracts.
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Background working for recognised social housing contractors such as Wates, Breyer, Mullaley, Mears, or Axis is highly desirable.
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Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
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Good IT skills – comfortable using job management systems and Microsoft Office.
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Full UK driving licence – van provided.
What We Offer:
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Competitive salary of up to £45,000 (DOE)
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Company van and fuel card
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Career progression opportunities
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Supportive and experienced management team
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Based in Romford with a strong pipeline of local works
Apply now if you have the right experience and are ready to join a growing, professional team with a focus on quality and resident satisfaction
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