Minor Works Supervisor – Social Housing (Site & Office)

Mears; Peterborough; Sur place; GBP 38 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform

Sick pay

Life assurance

Pension contribution (5% employee, 3%—

25 days annual leave

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Employee assistance programme

Rewards and discounts

Annual fun day

Résumé du poste

Mears in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Minor Works Supervisor to join our social housing contract. The role is split between the office and site, overseeing day-to-day minor works, repairs and maintenance in occupied homes and ensuring high safety and quality standards.

You will supervise operatives and subcontractors, plan workloads, monitor progress and liaise with residents and clients. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a company van, fuel card and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience in a Minor Works Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or similar role within social housing, repairs or property maintenance.
• Experience overseeing structural repairs, fire damage reinstatement and general minor works.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, compliance and safe working practices within repairs and maintenance.
• Relevant City & Guilds or equivalent trade qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience supervising multi-skilled operatives and subcontractors across a range of property repairs.
• Ability to inspect works, identify defects and ensure remedial works are completed to the required standard.
• Confident managing works within occupied and fire-damaged properties, with consideration for residents and property conditions.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple works and priorities.
• Practical problem-solving skills with a hands-on, results-focused approach.
• Able to make clear decisions and resolve issues effectively on site.
• Confident communicating with residents, internal teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• IT literate with clear written and verbal communication skills

Responsabilités

• Oversee minor works to properties requiring structural repairs and reinstatement, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on time and to agreed quality standards.
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and resident satisfaction.
• Allocate operatives, subcontractors and resources effectively to meet workloads and contractual targets.
• Plan and manage daily workloads to maximise productivity and minimise disruption to residents.
• Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and contract requirements.
• Monitor the quality of completed works and address any issues or defects.
• Lead and support operatives, providing day‑to‑day supervision, guidance and coaching.
• Identify skills gaps and support training and development within the team.
• Apply HR policies relating to attendance, conduct and performance where required.
• Manage operational resources including vans, tools, PPE, materials and stock.
• Monitor materials usage and support effective cost control.
• Use repairs and maintenance systems to monitor job progress, productivity, performance and completion.
• Act as a point of contact for residents, resolving repair‑related queries or concerns professionally and promptly.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to coordinate works effectively.
• Support contract mobilisation, audits and continuous improvement across the repairs service.
• Assist with cost control, forecasting and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Provide supervisory cover during periods of absence or increased workload
• Attend toolbox talks, Health & Safety briefings, training and company meetings
• Ensure all works are delivered professionally and in line with company values

Connaissances

Full UK driving licence

IT literate

Communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Hands-on problem-solving

Formation

Relevant City & Guilds or equivalent trade qualification

Description du poste

Mears in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Minor Works Supervisor to join our social housing contract. The role is split between the office and site, overseeing day-to-day minor works, repairs and maintenance in occupied homes and ensuring high safety and quality standards.

You will supervise operatives and subcontractors, plan workloads, monitor progress and liaise with residents and clients. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a company van, fuel card and comprehensive