Building Maintenance Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a Building Maintenance Supervisor in Croydon to lead void and disrepair works across occupied and vacant properties. This role blends office oversight with field delivery, ensuring safety, quality and resident satisfaction while managing subcontractors and resources.

You will monitor compliance, drive improvements, and coordinate with clients, suppliers and teams to meet contractual targets and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing, monitoring, recording, and reporting Health & Safety and compliance activities.
• Experience in two or more trades and relevant trade qualifications.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and COSHH awareness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day void and disrepair works across vacant and occupied properties.
• Ensure works are safe, efficient, and delivered to required quality standards.
• Lead a team including subcontractors and coordinate with residents, clients and suppliers.

Skills

Two trades experience

UK driving licence

Health & Safety compliance

COSHH knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

City & Guilds in trade

Job description

Annual salary: up to £43,000.00 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)

About the role:

We’re currently seeking a skilled and experienced Building Maintenance 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.

Duties:

• 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 operatives 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

Role Criteria:

• Proven track record of managing, monitoring, recording, and reporting Health & Safety and compliance activities
• Experience and knowledge in two or more trades
• City & Guilds or equivalent in a relevant trade discipline
• 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

Benefits we can offer you.

• 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.

We are the people behind the smile! At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives.

We at Mears Group 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.

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