Repairs Supervisor

SW-007-RepairSuper-192 Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing £25 - £32 per hour Freelance Position - Company Vehicle Included Head office based in Southampton Mobile role covering Hants/Surrey/Sussex An immediate opportunity has arisen to oversee a frontline team of operatives across various trades, delivering responsive repairs and maintenance services across maintenance contractors Housing Association and Local Authorities housing contracts Position Overview This is a key supervisory role within the property services division, overseeing day‑to‑day responsive repairs and planned maintenance activities You will work directly for the contractor, ensuring tenant satisfaction, team productivity and service delivery against set KPIs You'll be a visible presence in the field, providing leadership to operatives across multiple trades (plumbing, carpentry, decorating, etc.) The role will be a mix of field‑based and office coordination, with flexibility to travel across the local housing portfolio Undertake pricing and surveys of works Ensure health and safety is prioritised on site Full UK driving licence required – company vehicle and fuel are provided Key Responsibilities Lead and motivate a team of 10‑15 multi‑trade operatives delivering responsive and planned maintenance Schedule and manage repairs to ensure timely and quality resolution of tenant issues Undertake regular site visits and inspections, ensuring works are completed to specification Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and internal procedures including tool box talks, RAMS and safeguarding Work closely with internal planners, surveyors, customer services and stores to ensure effective coordination Provide accurate reporting on job status, material use and team performance via PDA and internal systems Liaise with residents, provide updates and ensure a tenant‑focused approach to service delivery Support operatives with technical queries and escape complex issues to senior management where required Contribute to continuous improvement by analysing trends, defects and recurring issues Ensure works adhere to agreed SORs, budgets, and timescales What We're Looking For Proven experience supervising repairs or maintenance teams within a social housing or local authority environment Hands‑on knowledge of property repairs and building maintenance (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, plastering) Strong leadership and communication skills – able to get the best out of frontline operatives Good understanding of housing maintenance systems, KPIs and SOR‑based contracts Excellent time management and ability to prioritise tasks effectively Familiarity with PDA or job management systems and capable of accurate record‑keeping Health & safety knowledge including risk assessments and safe working practices Salary & Benefits £25 – £32 per hour Company van and fuel card provided for business use Opportunities for ongoing training and internal career progression Supportive working environment with a strong team culture Covering works between Southampton – Brighton – Crawley – Guildford – Basingstoke – Bournemouth Next Steps If you're an experienced Repairs Supervisor ready to lead a team in a secure, well‑established housing association, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and we will contact you to discuss the role in more detail and match your experience with the opportunity. Pay rates are based on CIS; PAYE and holiday payment method can be discussed, which may mean a slight reduction in the advertised headline rate. About the Company We specialise in working within the social housing sector with: Housing Associations Local Authorities DLOs Maintenance Contractors FM Providers We provide staffing solutions for: Trades & Labour Supervisory Staff Operational Leaders Technical & Support Professionals #J-18808-Ljbffr