Disrepair Maintenance Supervisor – Social Housing

Mears Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance (2x annual salary)

£3,500 annual car allowance or Company

Car

5% employee and 3% employer pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and career progression

Flexible benefits and discounts

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a Supervisor – Disrepair in Birmingham to oversee disrepair works across occupied homes under a new 10-year Birmingham City Council contract. You will ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery, while coordinating residents, surveyors, and contractors and maintaining thorough documentation.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in social housing or disrepair, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of health & safety and legislation affecting housing

Qualifications

• Experience as a supervisor in social housing, property maintenance or disrepair services.
• Understanding of housing disrepair legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing health & safety activities and inspections.
• Experience working in occupied properties with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee disrepair works across occupied properties and ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Manage disrepair cases to completion within agreed timescales.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and audits to monitor progress.
• Liaise with residents, client representatives and contractors for updates and issue resolution.
• Lead and coach operatives and subcontractors to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation.
• Assist with budgets, forecasting and costs related to disrepair cases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

Housing disrepair knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Reporting & documentation

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ in trades

Tools

Housing maintenance system

Schedule of Rates (SOR)

MS Office

Job description

Mears Group is seeking a Supervisor – Disrepair in Birmingham to oversee disrepair works across occupied homes under a new 10-year Birmingham City Council contract. You will ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery, while coordinating residents, surveyors, and contractors and maintaining thorough documentation.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in social housing or disrepair, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of health & safety and legislation affecting housing