Building Maintenance Supervisor

Mears; Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national building maintenance company located in Croydon is looking for a Building Maintenance Supervisor to lead operational activities. The role requires strong supervisory skills, overseeing trades and subcontractors to ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building maintenance and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits including a company van, fuel card, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company van and fuel card

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Experience supervising operatives within the repairs and maintenance sector.
• A valid UK manual driving licence is required.
• Comfortable working at height and inspecting scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-inspections on properties.
• Supervise tradespeople and subcontractors.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols.

Skills

Supervising operatives

Communication skills

Customer focus

Organisational skills

Building maintenance knowledge

Job description

Annual salary: up to £44,880.00

Building Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Croydon

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

Salary: £44,880 per annum + company van, fuel card, and benefits package

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

“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was over 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company”.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong operational oversight, excellent communication, and a commitment to service excellence. You’ll manage trades and subcontractors, carry out inspections, and ensure compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-inspections on internal and external tenanted properties
• Inspect works at height including ladders checks
• Supervise and coordinate tradespeople and subcontractors across multiple workstreams
• Oversee responsive repairs to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery
• Ensure all works meet industry standards and building regulations
• Liaise with the client & their surveyors as required on work orders
• Carry out monthly health & safety checks
• Line management of operatives & their performance
• 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
• A trade background with hands‑on knowledge of building maintenance practices
• 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 responsive repair & Damp & Mould work programmes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence
• Organisational and planning skills to manage resources and meet deadlines

Benefits we can offer you.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

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.