Building Maintenance Supervisor

Mears Group; Chathill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based maintenance services provider is seeking a Building Maintenance Supervisor to oversee repairs and ensure high-quality delivery. This role includes conducting inspections, managing tradespeople, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in the repairs sector and strong organizational skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, company van, and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Company Van

Fuel Card

Uniform

Qualifications

• Experience supervising operatives within the repairs and maintenance sector.
• Hands-on knowledge of building maintenance practices.
• Ability to conduct inspections and assess work against quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre, mid, and post-inspections on internal and external void properties.
• Oversee planned and responsive repairs ensuring timely delivery.
• Log works and generate reports using PDA systems and Excel.

Skills

Supervising repairs and maintenance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Tools

PDA systems

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

Annual salary: up to £42,330.54

Building Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Tower Hamlets

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week)

Salary: £42,330.54 per annum + company van, fuel card, and benefits package

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, staff rewards, volunteering leave, family-friendly policies

About Mears Group: Mears Group is the UK’s largest provider of repairs, maintenance, and regeneration services.

About the Role: We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Building Maintenance Supervisor to join our team in Tower Hamlets, working in partnership with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct pre, mid and post-inspections on internal and external void properties
• Inspect works at height including doors, windows, and snagging on scaffolding
• Supervise and coordinate tradespeople and subcontractors across multiple workstreams
• Oversee planned and responsive repairs to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
• Ensure all works meet industry standards and building regulations
• Log works and generate reports using PDA systems and Excel
• Provide excellent customer care and resolve issues professionally
• Monitor productivity, resource allocation, and contract profitability
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, quality, and compliance
• Compile management reports on operational activities and performance
• Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols and company operating procedures

Role Criteria

• A full valid UK manual driving licence
• Experience in the above duties
• Proven experience supervising operatives within the repairs and maintenance sector
• Hands-on knowledge of building maintenance practices. Trade background would be advantageous.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi-trade teams
• Ability to carry out inspections and assess work against quality standards
• Comfortable working at height and inspecting scaffolding-based works
• Strong understanding of planned, cyclical, and responsive repair programmes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use PDA systems and Excel for reporting and logging tasks
• Strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence
• Organisational and planning skills to manage resources and meet deadlines
• Entitlement to work in the UK (Mears does not offer visa sponsorship)
• Willingness to undergo DBS/security checks prior to employment

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering Leave
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

Mears Group is 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).