Building Maintenance Supervisor

Mears Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Staff rewards

Volunteering leave

Family-friendly policies

Company van, fuel card, and uniform

Job summary

Mears Group in Ilford is seeking a Building Maintenance Supervisor to lead trades and subcontractors, supervise repairs, and ensure compliance with safety standards. You will inspect works, manage site progress, and deliver high-quality maintenance across tenanted properties.

The role requires hands-on trade knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate multi-trade teams while maintaining customer service excellence and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Experience supervising operatives in repairs and maintenance.
• Trade background with hands-on building maintenance knowledge.
• 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 communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational and planning skills to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-inspections on internal and external tenanted 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 for timely, high-quality delivery.
• Ensure 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 procedures.

Skills

Driving licence

Supervising trades

Building maintenance

Managing subcontractors

Inspections

Health and safety

Communication

Planning & organising

Tools

PDA systems

Excel

Job description

Annual salary: up to £44,418.43**Building Maintenance Supervisor****Location: Ilford****Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week)****Salary: £44,418.43 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 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**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 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 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.**Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:Olivia Elias ([e-mail])If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.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.