Lead Building Maintenance Supervisor – Multi-Trade Repairs

Mears Group PLC; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

25 days annual leave

Staff rewards

Volunteering leave

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Mears Group PLC invites applications for a Building Maintenance Supervisor in Brighton. You will lead delivery of planned, cyclical, and responsive repairs across tenanted properties, ensuring quality, safety and customer care.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong oversight, excellent communication, and effective management of trades and subcontractors. You’ll conduct inspections, manage resources, and ensure compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Full valid UK manual driving licence is required.
• Proven experience supervising operatives in repairs & maintenance.
• Hands-on knowledge of building maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-inspections on void properties.
• Inspect works at height and scaffolding.
• Supervise trades and subcontractors across multi-workstreams.
• Oversee planned, cyclical and responsive repairs to ensure quality and compliance.
• Ensure works meet industry standards and health & safety protocols.
• Log works and generate reports using PDA systems and Excel.
• Provide excellent customer care and resolve issues professionally.
• Monitor productivity, resources and contract profitability.
• Conduct regular site visits and report progress and compliance.
• Compile management reports on operational activities and performance.

Skills

Driving licence

Supervising trades

Experience in repairs & maintenance

PDA systems

Excel

Tools

PDA systems

Excel

Job description

Mears Group PLC invites applications for a Building Maintenance Supervisor in Brighton. You will lead delivery of planned, cyclical, and responsive repairs across tenanted properties, ensuring quality, safety and customer care.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong oversight, excellent communication, and effective management of trades and subcontractors. You’ll conduct inspections, manage resources, and ensure compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.