Supervisor

Role: Supervisor (Repairs and maintenance)

Salary: £45,000

Location: Welwyn and Hatfied

Job opportunity

We are working with a leading Repairs & Maintenance contractor, to recruit an experienced supervisor to join their team covering the Welwyn and Hatfield area.

This is a hands-on supervisory position, overseeing day-to-day repairs and maintenance works across residential properties. You will be responsible for supervising operatives, monitoring workloads and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within social housing, property maintenance or a similar repairs environment, with a good understanding of day-to-day responsive repairs and planned maintenance.

Key responsibilities

Supervise a team of maintenance operatives working across residential properties.

Allocate and monitor daily workloads, ensuring jobs are completed within agreed timescales.

Carry out regular site visits and inspect completed works to ensure they meet the required standards.

Monitor operative performance, productivity and quality of work.

Deal with any issues or queries raised by operatives, residents or clients.

Ensure repairs are completed safely and in line with relevant health and safety requirements.

Assist with investigating and resolving any complaints or problems on site.

Liaise with the office and management team regarding workloads, progress and outstanding works.

Ensure materials, tools and equipment are being used appropriately.

Provide support and guidance to operatives when required.

Complete paperwork, reports and updates relating to works and performance.

Carry out occasional inspections of properties and identify any additional repairs or remedial works required.

About you

Previous experience in a supervisor or team leader role within repairs and maintenance.

Experience working within social housing, housing maintenance or a similar environment.

Good knowledge of general property repairs and maintenance.

Able to manage a team and organise workloads effectively.

Confident communicating with operatives...