Maintenance Supervisor

Daniel Owen Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected local authority is seeking an experienced Repairs / Damp and Mould Supervisor to manage repairs focused on damp and mould cases. The role involves supervising operatives, conducting property inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the social housing sector, a recent Enhanced DBS, and a valid UK driving licence. Offering a competitive pay rate of £27 per hour, this temporary position offers the potential for contract extension and an immediate start.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Opportunity to work with a reputable council

Supportive team environment

Potential for contract extension

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within the social housing sector.
• Strong knowledge of repairs and maintenance processes, with expertise in diagnosing damp and mould issues.
• Prior supervisory experience managing operatives or contractors.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Proficient in IT relevant to repair management.
• Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months is essential.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervise delivery of responsive repairs related to damp, mould, and disrepair.
• Monitor operatives and subcontractors to ensure quality work.
• Conduct property inspections and specify remedial works.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Maintain detailed records using housing management systems.
• Liaise with tenants and stakeholders for effective communication.
• Support strategies to prevent recurring damp and mould issues.

Skills

Experience in social housing sector

Knowledge of repairs and maintenance

Expertise in damp and mould issues

Supervisory experience

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Proficiency in IT systems

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Repairs / Damp and Mould Supervisor to join a respected local authority operating across West London. This is a temporary opportunity for an initial 3-6 months, offering a competitive hourly rate and the chance to make a direct impact on housing quality and tenant wellbeing.

This role will focus on managing responsive repairs with a specific emphasis on damp, mould, and disrepair cases. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, be confident supervising operatives and contractors, and demonstrate a clear commitment to maintaining safe, habitable homes for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day delivery of responsive repairs, particularly relating to damp, mould, and disrepair.
• Coordinate and monitor operatives and subcontractors to ensure works are completed to a high standard and within set timeframes.
• Conduct property inspections, accurately diagnose issues, and specify necessary remedial works.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety legislation and organisational policies.
• Maintain detailed records using housing management and scheduling systems.
• Liaise with tenants, surveyors, housing officers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and high levels of tenant satisfaction.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies to prevent recurring damp and mould issues.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within the social housing sector.
• Strong knowledge of repairs and maintenance processes, with specific expertise in diagnosing and resolving damp and mould issues.
• Previous supervisory experience managing in-house operatives and/or external contractors.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations, including tenant safeguarding.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems relevant to repairs and maintenance management.
• Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months is essential.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits of the Role

• Competitive pay rate at £27 per hour
• Opportunity to work with a reputable council
• Supportive team environment with potential for contract extension
• Immediate start available for the right candidate

How to Apply

If you are an experienced supervisor with a background in housing repairs and damp and mould management, and you meet the DBS requirement, we encourage you to apply today. Interviews are being arranged immediately.