Area Repairs Supervisor x2

Plymouth Community Homes; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing association in the UK seeks an Area Repairs Supervisor to lead a high-quality repairs service across occupied and vacant homes. You will supervise day-to-day repairs, conduct inspections, and manage contractors while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical knowledge, a relevant professional qualification, and excellent communication skills. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional service to customers and requires a hands-on approach. Great benefits include an excellent pension scheme and up to 30 days annual leave.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme with high employer contributions

Free onsite gym and changing facilities

Up to 30 days annual leave

Paid volunteering days

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Free annual flu vaccination

Cycle to Work scheme

Modern devices for digital working

Friendly workplace culture

Spacious offices near public transport

Daily food van access

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and a recognised trade or professional qualification.
• Solid understanding of building works and health & safety legislation.
• Confident communicator and practical leader.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and deliver day-to-day responsive repairs and minor works.
• Conduct inspections and surveys in occupied and empty properties.
• Prepare schedules of work and manage planned maintenance.
• Assess disrepair claims and ensure appropriate remedial action.
• Manage contractors to ensure quality and compliance.
• Carry out health and safety inspections.

Skills

Technical knowledge

People management

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Recognised trade or professional qualification

Job description

About the role

Are you an experienced trades professional or repairs manager who thrives on variety, responsibility and delivering a first-class service? We’re looking for an Area Repairs Supervisor to take a hands‑on lead in delivering a high‑quality, customer‑focused and value‑for‑money repairs service across both occupied and vacant homes.

This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll balance operational delivery with people management, inspections and problem‑solving, ensuring repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Working closely with colleagues across Homes & Communities and other teams, you’ll play a vital role in providing customers with a seamless, responsive repairs service they can rely on.

You’ll be part of the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota and trusted to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions and keep services running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing

• Supervising and delivering day‑to‑day responsive repairs and minor works
• Carrying out inspections and surveys in both occupied and empty properties
• Preparing schedules of work and managing planned maintenance and small improvement projects
• Assessing disrepair claims and ensuring appropriate remedial action
• Managing contractors and ensuring works meet quality, cost and health & safety standards
• Carrying out health and safety inspections and ensuring compliance with legislation
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of operatives, where applicable

You’ll bring strong technical knowledge, a recognised trade or professional qualification, and a solid understanding of building works and health & safety legislation. Just as importantly, you’ll be a confident communicator and a practical leader who takes pride in getting things right first time.

About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high‑quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well‑managed and well‑maintained homes.

What we can offer you

• Excellent pension scheme with high employer contributions
• Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities
• Up to 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), with holiday trading
• 3 paid volunteering days each year through our Make a Difference scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Modern devices and smartphones to support digital working
• A friendly, down‑to‑earth workplace with dress‑down Fridays, quizzes and charity events
• Modern, spacious offices on a main bus route, just three miles from the city centre
• Daily food van and excellent local amenities within walking distance
• The chance to work in a vibrant and beautiful part of the South West

Please note: we do not accept unsolicited approaches from recruitment agencies.

To apply

If this sounds like the next step in your repairs or trades management career, select Apply and complete our application form. Please refer clearly to the person specification, demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the role requirements.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Andy Withey, Repairs Manager, on 01752 388196.

Shortlisting date: 12th January 2026
Interview date: 20th January 2026
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If you are an apprentice, please ensure the Learning & Development team are aware of your intention to apply.

Equal Opportunities

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from talented people from all communities and backgrounds.