Repairs Supervisor Job Description

Who You Are

You are an experienced professional with a trade background in social housing. You excel in coordinating multi-trade repair projects and possess significant skills in carpentry, plumbing, decorating, plastering, and tiling. You have a proven track record of managing high-performing teams and ensuring that all work complies with health and safety regulations. You are a strong communicator, adept at interacting with the public and providing excellent customer service.

What the Job Involves

As a Repairs Supervisor, you will oversee a team of skilled repair operatives to ensure high-quality work and efficient material use. You will carry out complex diagnostics, coordinate repair projects affecting multiple properties, and manage void teams to ensure timely delivery. Your responsibilities include conducting tool box talks, overseeing pre and post inspections of tenanted properties, and attending evening tenant association meetings. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with health and safety standards and ensuring responsiveness to customer needs.

Skills

• Proficient verbal and written communication
• In-depth understanding of building regulations and compliance
• Strong leadership and customer service skills
• Knowledge of construction industry and site operations
• Experience in optimizing team performance
• Statutory health & safety legislation knowledge
• Ability to conduct quality control inspections
• Flexible to participate in on-call rota and attend meetings outside regular hours
• Enhanced DBS check required