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We’re seeking a highly experienced Senior Repairs Supervisor with a proven track record in social housing repairs and reactive maintenance. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll oversee multiple teams, drive service excellence, and ensure residents receive a safe, efficient, and high-quality repairs service.
What you’ll be doing
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Leading and managing several teams of operatives and subcontractors delivering responsive repairs and maintenance.
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Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring jobs are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
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Monitoring productivity, performance, and quality across multiple sites, with regular inspections and reviews.
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Managing variations, coding accuracy, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
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Coordinating with planners, administrators, and management teams to maintain smooth workflows and accurate reporting.
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Driving a strong Health & Safety culture through toolbox talks, risk assessments, and site audits.
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Supporting resource planning, including out-of-hours service coverage.
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with residents, colleagues, and stakeholders.
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Coaching supervisors and mentoring apprentices, developing team capability and succession planning.
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Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and service innovation.
What we’re looking for
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Essential: Extensive experience in social housing repairs and reactive maintenance.
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Proven background as a Senior Repairs Supervisor or equivalent in property maintenance.
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Strong technical knowledge across multiple trades.
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Excellent understanding of Health & Safety, RAMS, and compliance processes.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams and monitor performance metrics.
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Exceptional communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
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IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, mobile work management systems).
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CSCS card and supervisory safety training (SSSTS / SMSTS preferred).
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Full UK driving licence.
If you’ve got the social housing and reactive repair expertise we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your careerDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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