Building Maintenance Supervisor

Mears Group PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,808 - 48,655; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company van and fuel card

Annual fun day and staff discounts

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is looking for a hands-on leader to oversee trades and subcontractors, ensuring high-quality repairs and maintenance services across London. You will conduct inspections, manage compliance with regulations, and deliver exceptional customer service.

The role requires strong communication skills and a trade background. Benefits include a company van, annual leave, and staff perks. All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• A full valid UK manual driving licence.
• Experience supervising operatives within repairs and maintenance.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi-trade teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-inspections on properties.
• Supervise tradespeople across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure all works meet industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Supervising operatives

Building maintenance practices

Damp & mould experience

Communication skills

Tools

PDA systems

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

Annual salary: up to £44,232.30

Location: London Kensal Road W10

Contract Type: Full‑time, permanent (42.5 hours per week)

Salary: £44,232.30 per annum + company van, fuel card and benefits package

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

Octavia Housing works in partnership with Mears Group to deliver responsive repairs and maintenance services across its London portfolio. Through this relationship Mears supports residents with day‑to‑day and emergency repairs and broader refurbishment and improvement programmes, helping Octavia maintain high‑quality homes and reliable customer‑focused service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre‑ and post‑inspections on internal and external tenanted and void properties
• Inspect works at height, including doors, windows, and snagging on scaffolding
• Supervise and coordinate tradespeople and subcontractors across multiple workstreams
• Oversee planned, cyclical, 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
• Damp & mould inspections

Key Criteria / Qualifications

• 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
• Damp & mould experience
• 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

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day and other staff perks such as discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, and Share Save scheme
• Volunteering leave to support community engagement
• Family‑friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card and uniform

Employment Requirements

All roles require candidates to have entitlement to work in the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. A candidate to drive a Mears vehicle must be aged over 21, hold a licence for at least three months, and have less than nine points.

All roles are subject to relevant background, identity and security checks before commencement of employment.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

At Mears Group we are a Disability Confident employer and we support the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and we adhere to equal opportunity employment practices.