Hands-On Building Maintenance Supervisor

Mears Group PLC; Grays; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; 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 Thurrock is seeking a proactive Building Maintenance Supervisor to oversee planned, cyclical and responsive repairs across tenanted properties, ensuring works are completed to high standards of quality, safety, and customer care.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong operational oversight, excellent communication, and the ability to manage trades and subcontractors, carry out inspections, and ensure compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational and planning skills to manage resources and deadlines.
• Experience in scoping works and coding on scheduler rates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-inspections on internal and external properties.
• Inspect works at height including doors, windows, and snagging on scaffolding.
• Supervise and coordinate tradespeople and subcontractors across multiple workstreams.
• 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 procedures.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Supervising operatives

Trade background in building

Managing subcontractors

Inspections and quality assessment

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational and planning

Scoping works and scheduler rates

Tools

PDA systems

Excel

Job description

Mears Group in Thurrock is seeking a proactive Building Maintenance Supervisor to oversee planned, cyclical and responsive repairs across tenanted properties, ensuring works are completed to high standards of quality, safety, and customer care.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong operational oversight, excellent communication, and the ability to manage trades and subcontractors, carry out inspections, and ensure compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.