Repairs and Damp & Mould Supervisor

Daniel Owen Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected local authority in North West London is seeking an experienced Damp & Mould Supervisor for a temporary contract. You will oversee repairs, manage operatives, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in social housing repairs and leadership skills. The role offers £27 per hour with the potential for meaningful impacts on residents' lives.

Benefits

£27 per hour

Collaborative working environment

Meaningful housing projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Supervisor within social housing repairs or damp & mould works.
• Strong technical knowledge of responsive repairs, property condition, and damp & mould issues.
• Experience managing contractors and/or operatives in a housing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day responsive repairs and damp & mould works.
• Carry out property inspections and post-works checks.
• Manage operatives and subcontractors, allocating workloads.

Skills

Supervisor experience in social housing repairs

Technical knowledge of responsive repairs

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

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.