Repairs and Damp & Mould Supervisor

Daniel Owen Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected local authority in North West London is seeking an experienced Damp & Mould Supervisor to manage responsive repairs and damp cases. This temporary role offers £27 per hour for 3-6 months alongside the opportunity to improve housing standards for tenants. Ideal candidates should have supervisory experience in social housing repairs and strong technical knowledge. A driving license is preferred.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to manage impactful housing projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supervising damp & mould works.
• Ability to manage contractors and operatives effectively.
• Knowledge of housing compliance and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise responsive repairs and damp & mould works in social housing.
• Conduct property inspections to ensure compliance and quality.
• Manage operatives and subcontractors, allocating tasks accordingly.
• Serve as a primary contact for residents to ensure good communication.

Skills

Experience as a Supervisor in social housing repairs

Strong technical knowledge of responsive repairs

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Location: North West London

Rate: £27 per hour

Contract: Temporary, 3-6 months

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Damp & Mould Supervisor, and a Repairs Supervisor to join a respected local authority in North West London on a 3-6 month temporary contract. This role offers the chance to play a key part in improving housing standards for tenants by managing responsive repair works and damp & mould cases across the housing stock.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising operatives and contractors, ensuring repairs are delivered on time, to specification, and in line with health & safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day responsive repairs and damp & mould works across social housing properties
• Carry out property inspections and post-works checks, ensuring quality and compliance
• Manage operatives and subcontractors, allocating workloads and monitoring performance
• Act as the main point of contact for residents, ensuring excellent customer service and communication
• Prepare and review reports, schedules of work, and updates for managers
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and housing standards
• Monitor budgets, KPIs and timescales, driving improvements where required
• Support the housing team in resolving disrepair and complex maintenance cases

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Supervisor within social housing repairs or damp & mould works - essential
• Strong technical knowledge of responsive repairs, property condition, and damp & mould issues
• Experience managing contractors and/or operatives in a housing environment
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a resident-focused approach
• Knowledge of compliance, housing legislation, and health & safety requirements
• Full UK driving licence preferred

What\'s on Offer

• £27 per hour
• 3-6 month temporary contract with a local authority in North West London
• Opportunity to manage meaningful housing projects that directly improve residents\' homes
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Damp & Mould / Repairs Supervisor with a social housing background to take on a rewarding temporary role in North West London. If you have the technical knowledge and leadership skills to deliver high-quality repair services, we\'d love to hear from you.