Damp & Disrepair Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension with generous emp.贡献

25 days annual leave rising to 30, +bh

Holiday trading scheme

Free onsite gym and changingFacilities

Three paid volunteering days a year

Free employee assistance programme

Free annual flu vaccination

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Plymouth Community Homes is seeking a supervisor to lead damp and disrepair work across its stock. The role involves inspecting properties, diagnosing defects, overseeing repairs and managing contractors, with direct contact with residents. A full UK driving licence is required.

Ideal candidates will have experience in property repairs, maintenance or surveying and be ready to take on supervisory responsibilities within a housing association.

Qualifications

• Experience in property repairs, maintenance, construction, surveying or a similar property setting.
• Experience identifying defects and finding practical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of property repairs and building maintenance.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead damp and disrepair work across housing stock.
• Inspect occupied and empty properties and diagnose defects.
• Draw up schedules of work and repair specifications.
• Oversee repairs, minor improvements and planned maintenance projects.
• Monitor contractors against quality standards.
• Carry out health and safety inspections.
• Coach and develop colleagues and drive service improvements.

Skills

Property repairs knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Multi-tasking

Contractor liaison

Quality workmanship

Job description

Plymouth Community Homes, a social housing association with more than 16,000 homes, is recruiting a supervisor to lead damp and disrepair work across its stock. The post covers inspecting properties, diagnosing defects, overseeing repairs and managing contractors, with direct contact with residents. It suits someone with property repair, maintenance or surveying experience who is ready to take on supervisory responsibility. A full UK driving licence is required.

What the job involves

• Investigate damp, mould and disrepair and propose practical fixes
• Inspect occupied and empty properties
• Draw up schedules of work and repair specifications
• Oversee repairs, minor improvements and planned maintenance projects
• Assess and support the management of disrepair cases
• Monitor contractors against quality standards
• Carry out health and safety inspections
• Build positive working relationships with residents
• Coach and develop colleagues
• Help drive service improvements

What's required

Experience

• Experience in property repairs, maintenance, construction, surveying or a similar property setting
• Experience identifying defects and finding practical solutions

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of property repairs and building maintenance
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Managing several jobs and priorities at once
• Confidence working with contractors, customers and colleagues
• Proactive approach and commitment to quality workmanship

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence

What's offered

• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30, plus bank holidays
• Holiday trading scheme
• Free onsite gym and changing facilities
• Three paid volunteering days a year
• Free employee assistance programme with counselling
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to Work scheme