Damp & Disrepair Supervisor

plymouthcommunityhomes; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with generous employer)

Annual leave 25+ days

Bank holidays

Free onsite gym

Volunteer days

Employee assistance programme

Flu vaccination

Cycle to Work

Modern offices

Transport links

Job summary

Plymouth Community Homes is seeking a Damp & Disrepair Supervisor to help maintain and improve our 16,000+ homes across Plymouth. You will inspect properties, diagnose damp and disrepair issues, and oversee repairs to high standards.

You’ll manage contractors, prepare schedules of work, monitor health and safety, and support residents to deliver a positive customer experience. A full UK driving licence and a proactive approach to quality workmanship are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in repairs, maintenance, construction or surveying in a property-related environment.
• Strong knowledge of property repairs and building maintenance.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities.
• Confidence working with contractors, customers and colleagues.
• Proactive approach and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Requires a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Investigate damp, mould and disrepair issues and identify practical solutions.
• Carry out inspections in occupied and empty properties.
• Prepare schedules of work and repair specifications.
• Oversee repair works, minor improvements and planned maintenance projects.
• Assess and support the management of disrepair cases.
• Monitor contractors and ensure quality standards are met.
• Carry out health and safety inspections.
• Work closely with residents to deliver a positive customer experience.
• Support and develop colleagues while helping drive service improvements.

Skills

Property repairs knowledge

Defect identification

Health and safety awareness

Multi-tasking / prioritisation

Contractor/customer management

Quality workmanship

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Put Your Repairs Expertise to Work in a Role That Makes a Real Difference

Are you experienced in property repairs, maintenance, construction or surveying and looking for your next challenge?

About the role

At Plymouth Community Homes, we're looking for a Damp & Disrepair Supervisor to help us improve our homes and deliver excellent services for our residents.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who understands buildings, enjoys problem-solving, and wants a role with more responsibility. Whether you're already supervising works or you're an experienced tradesperson looking to take the next step, we'll give you the opportunity to develop and succeed.

No two days are the same. You'll be out inspecting homes, diagnosing defects, overseeing repairs, managing contractors, supporting customers and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

If you're someone who enjoys getting things sorted, taking ownership and seeing the results of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Damp & Disrepair Supervisor, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving over 16,000 homes across Plymouth.

You’ll:

• Investigate damp, mould and disrepair issues and identify practical solutions
• Carry out inspections in occupied and empty properties
• Prepare schedules of work and repair specifications
• Oversee repair works, minor improvements and planned maintenance projects
• Assess and support the management of disrepair cases
• Monitor contractors and ensure quality standards are met
• Carry out health and safety inspections
• Work closely with residents to deliver a positive customer experience
• Support and develop colleagues while helping drive service improvements

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from people with experience in repairs, maintenance, construction, surveying or a similar property-related environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong knowledge of property repairs and building maintenance
• Experience identifying defects and finding practical solutions
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• The ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities
• Confidence working with contractors, customers and colleagues
• A proactive approach and a commitment to quality workmanship
• A full UK driving licence

Most importantly, you'll take pride in your work and care about delivering great outcomes for customers.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth

About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high‑quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well‑managed and well‑maintained homes.

Why Join Plymouth Community Homes?

• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday trading scheme
• Free onsite gym and changing facilities
• Three paid volunteering days each year through our Make a Difference programme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling support
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Modern mobile and digital technology to support agile working
• A supportive, friendly workplace with regular social and charity events
• Modern offices with excellent local amenities and transport links