Disrepair & Damp Maintenance Supervisor

Midland Heart; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van + Fuel Card

Medicash

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8% pension match

Job summary

Midland Heart is seeking a Disrepair Supervisor to lead our in-house maintenance team. You will oversee trade operatives and subcontractors on disrepair and damp/mould works, ensuring high-quality repairs and strict health and safety standards in tenanted homes.

You’ll act as an expert witness in legal disrepair cases, provide testimony and technical insight, and drive improvements across teams. This role focuses on performance management, customer service, and contract compliance.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in a building related discipline or site management.
• Experience acting as expert witness in disrepair cases.
• Supervisory experience in repairs/maintenance.
• Construction knowledge including Health & Safety and CDM Regulations.
• Budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of Trade Operatives and sub-contractors in disrepair and Damp & Mould works in tenanted properties.
• Leading and motivating the team to maintain a high standard of repairs with strong health & safety.
• Acting as an expert witness in legal disrepair proceedings and hearings with professional testimony and evidence.
• Completing post inspections to ensure work meets specifications and contractual requirements.
• Conducting regular 1:1s and performance reviews to ensure high customer service and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Collaborating with other functions to implement data-driven improvements for tenants.

Skills

Team leadership

Expert witness

Health & safety

Budget management

Disrepair knowledge

Job description

Midland Heart is seeking a Disrepair Supervisor to lead our in-house maintenance team. You will oversee trade operatives and subcontractors on disrepair and damp/mould works, ensuring high-quality repairs and strict health and safety standards in tenanted homes.

You’ll act as an expert witness in legal disrepair cases, provide testimony and technical insight, and drive improvements across teams. This role focuses on performance management, customer service, and contract compliance.