Building Maintenance Supervisor

Mears Group PLC; Charlton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension

25 days leave

Life Assurance

Car allowance

Cycle to Work

EAP

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is seeking a Void and Disrepair Supervisor to lead our team delivering maintenance across occupied and vacant properties in Croydon. The role blends office oversight with field-based leadership to ensure homes are safe, compliant and ready for residents.

You will supervise daily activities, drive delivery against contracts, manage schedules and resources, and maintain strong communication with residents and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising voids and disrepair works in social housing.
• Proven track record with health and safety compliance.
• Experience across two trades or City & Guilds in core trade.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day void and disrepair works across vacant and occupied properties.
• Ensure safety, quality and on-time completion of works.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Allocate resources and subcontractors to meet targets.
• Lead a team of subcontractors and manage performance.
• Maintain vehicles, tools, PPE and stock; monitor costs.
• Liaise with residents, client representatives and suppliers.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & Safety

COSHH

Multi-trade experience

Driving licence

Tools

Schedule of Rates

Job description

Annual salary: up to £43,000.00

Void and Disrepair Supervisor

Location: Croydon

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £43,000 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

We’re currently seeking a skilled and experienced Void and Disrepair Supervisor to lead our team as part of a social housing contract in Croydon. This is a dynamic, office and field-based leadership role where you’ll oversee the delivery of void and disrepair maintenance across occupied and vacant properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role with a strong pipeline of work and a growing presence in the area. You’ll play a key part in ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and ready for residents, making a real impact in the community.

• Supervise day-to-day delivery of Void and Disrepair works across vacant and occupied properties
• Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure resident satisfaction
• Allocate resources and Subcontractors effectively to meet service targets and contractual obligations
• Manage work schedules and priorities to minimise disruption to residents
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, COSHH, and company procedures
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented where necessary
• Lead and support a team of subcontractors, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management
• Monitor and maintain company assets including vehicles, tools, PPE, and van stock
• Oversee material usage and procurement to ensure cost-effective operations
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, ensuring professional communication and issue resolution
• Liaise with client representatives, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate service delivery
• Support contract mobilisation, compliance audits, and service improvement initiatives
• Assist with cost control, forecasting, and identifying operational efficiencies
• Provide cover for other supervisors during absence or peak periods
• Attend toolbox talks, training sessions, and formal company meetings
• Ensure all activities reflect company values and maintain a professional image at all times

• Proven track record of managing, monitoring, recording, and reporting Health & Safety and compliance activities
• Experience and knowledge in two or more trades or City & Guilds or equivalent in a core trade discipline
• Experience within the social housing sector or working with the local authority
• Full, valid UK driving licence
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH
• Working knowledge of Schedule of Rates
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective people management with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams
• Strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence
• Problem-solving mindset with a results-driven approach
• Strong planning and organisational abilities
• Decisive decision-making under pressure
• Ability to negotiate and influence across teams and stakeholders
• IT literate with confident oral and written communication skills

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
• £3,500 annual car allowance or Company car
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• We have a range of internal forums that Align with our company core values and beliefs including Mears Men, Women’s Heath, Pride at Mears, R.E.A.C.H, Women Operative support, Armed Forces, Women in Leadership, Diverse

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.