Repairs Supervisor

Daniel Owen Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded social housing provider in Essex is seeking a Repairs Supervisor to lead their team in delivering quality repairs and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in housing maintenance and a valid NVQ in Construction Management. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £43,000 per annum and supports a positive impact on community housing standards.

Benefits

Permanent full-time role

Local patch - minimal travel

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social housing or property maintenance.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and develop trade operatives.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team delivering responsive repairs and minor works.
• Monitor productivity and ensure quality of work.
• Carry out site visits and quality inspections.

Skills

Repairs supervision

Schedule of Rates (SORs)

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Construction Management

Tools

Job management systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing

Location: Essex

Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded social housing provider in Essex, seeking an experienced and proactive Repairs Supervisor to lead a team of operatives delivering day-to-day responsive repairs and maintenance works across their housing stock.

This is a permanent, full-time role offering up to £43,000 per annum, ideal for someone with a strong background in housing maintenance, a good understanding of Schedule of Rates (SORs), and proven experience in managing operatives in the field.

You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality workmanship, excellent customer service, and compliance with health & safety standards - all while keeping jobs on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of directly employed operatives and/or subcontractors delivering responsive repairs, voids, and minor works
• Monitor productivity, quality of work, and adherence to job specifications and timescales
• Schedule and allocate jobs effectively using the organisation's job management systems
• Carry out regular site visits, toolbox talks, and quality inspections
• Ensure all works are accurately scoped, costed, and coded using SORs
• Liaise with residents, contractors, and internal teams to resolve issues promptly and professionally
• Maintain accurate records of works completed, variations, and health & safety documentation
• Support performance monitoring, reporting KPIs and ensuring continuous improvement
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and high standards within your team

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Repairs Supervisor, Voids Supervisor, or similar role within social housing or property maintenance
• Solid understanding of responsive repairs and voids processes
• Ability to manage, motivate, and develop trade operatives and ensure high levels of performance
• Strong knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SORs) and job costing
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Confident in using IT systems including mobile working technology and job management platforms
• A valid NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Construction Management - essential
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £43,000 per annum
• Permanent full-time role with long-term career prospects
• Local patch - minimal travel across Essex
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Real opportunity to make a positive impact in the community by improving housing standards

How to Apply

If you're a confident and experienced Repairs Supervisor looking for your next step in the Essex area, with a strong background in social housing and an NVQ in Construction Management - we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV