Maintenance Supervisor – Lead Trades, Inspections & Safety

Mears Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 45,000; 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 Ilford is seeking a Building Maintenance Supervisor to lead trades and subcontractors, supervise repairs, and ensure compliance with safety standards. You will inspect works, manage site progress, and deliver high-quality maintenance across tenanted properties.

The role requires hands-on trade knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate multi-trade teams while maintaining customer service excellence and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence 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.
• Comfortable working at height and inspecting scaffolding-based works.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational and planning skills to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-inspections on internal and external tenanted properties.
• Inspect works at height including doors, windows, and snagging on scaffolding.
• Supervise and coordinate tradespeople and subcontractors across multiple workstreams.
• Oversee planned, cyclical, and responsive repairs for timely, high-quality delivery.
• Ensure 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

Driving licence

Supervising trades

Building maintenance

Managing subcontractors

Inspections

Health and safety

Communication

Planning & organising

Tools

PDA systems

Excel

Job description

Mears Group in Ilford is seeking a Building Maintenance Supervisor to lead trades and subcontractors, supervise repairs, and ensure compliance with safety standards. You will inspect works, manage site progress, and deliver high-quality maintenance across tenanted properties.

The role requires hands-on trade knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate multi-trade teams while maintaining customer service excellence and reporting accuracy.