Repairs And Damp & Mould Supervisor

Daniel Owen Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in North West London is seeking an experienced Damp & Mould Supervisor for a 3-6 month temporary contract. You will manage responsive repairs and damp & mould cases to improve housing standards for tenants. Candidates should have proven supervisory experience and strong technical knowledge in social housing repairs. This role offers £27 per hour and a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day responsive repairs and damp & mould works.
• Manage operatives and subcontractors.
• Act as the main point of contact for residents.

Skills

Experience in social housing repairs

Technical knowledge of responsive repairs

Leadership and management skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

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.

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.