Repairs Supervisor

ITS Property Maintenance; Butlocks Heath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A property maintenance organization based in Southampton is seeking a Repairs Supervisor to lead a team in delivering maintenance services within social housing. Candidates must have experience in supervising repairs, knowledge of building maintenance, and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £25-£32 and includes a company vehicle for business use.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising repairs in a social housing environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of building maintenance (plumbing, carpentry).
• Excellent understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10-15 multi-trade operatives.
• Schedule and manage repairs effectively.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance.

Skills

Supervising repairs or maintenance teams

Knowledge of property repairs

Strong leadership skills

Communication skills

Time management

Familiarity with job management systems

Job description

SW-007-RepairSuper-192

Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing

£25 - £32 per hour

Freelance Position - Company Vehicle Included

Head office based in Southampton

• Mobile role covering Hants/Surrey/Sussex
• An immediate opportunity has arisen to oversee a frontline team of operatives across various trades, delivering responsive repairs and maintenance services across maintenance contractors Housing Association and Local Authorities housing contracts

Position Overview

• This is a key supervisory role within the property services division, overseeing day‑to‑day responsive repairs and planned maintenance activities
• You will work directly for the contractor, ensuring tenant satisfaction, team productivity and service delivery against set KPIs
• You'll be a visible presence in the field, providing leadership to operatives across multiple trades (plumbing, carpentry, decorating, etc.)
• The role will be a mix of field‑based and office coordination, with flexibility to travel across the local housing portfolio
• Undertake pricing and surveys of works
• Ensure health and safety is prioritised on site
• Full UK driving licence required – company vehicle and fuel are provided

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of 10‑15 multi‑trade operatives delivering responsive and planned maintenance
• Schedule and manage repairs to ensure timely and quality resolution of tenant issues
• Undertake regular site visits and inspections, ensuring works are completed to specification
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and internal procedures including tool box talks, RAMS and safeguarding
• Work closely with internal planners, surveyors, customer services and stores to ensure effective coordination
• Provide accurate reporting on job status, material use and team performance via PDA and internal systems
• Liaise with residents, provide updates and ensure a tenant‑focused approach to service delivery
• Support operatives with technical queries and escape complex issues to senior management where required
• Contribute to continuous improvement by analysing trends, defects and recurring issues
• Ensure works adhere to agreed SORs, budgets, and timescales

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience supervising repairs or maintenance teams within a social housing or local authority environment
• Hands‑on knowledge of property repairs and building maintenance (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, plastering)
• Strong leadership and communication skills – able to get the best out of frontline operatives
• Good understanding of housing maintenance systems, KPIs and SOR‑based contracts
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Familiarity with PDA or job management systems and capable of accurate record‑keeping
• Health & safety knowledge including risk assessments and safe working practices

Salary & Benefits

• £25 – £32 per hour
• Company van and fuel card provided for business use
• Opportunities for ongoing training and internal career progression
• Supportive working environment with a strong team culture
• Covering works between Southampton – Brighton – Crawley – Guildford – Basingstoke – Bournemouth

Next Steps

If you're an experienced Repairs Supervisor ready to lead a team in a secure, well‑established housing association, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and we will contact you to discuss the role in more detail and match your experience with the opportunity.

Pay rates are based on CIS; PAYE and holiday payment method can be discussed, which may mean a slight reduction in the advertised headline rate.

About the Company

We specialise in working within the social housing sector with:

• Housing Associations
• Local Authorities
• DLOs
• Maintenance Contractors
• FM Providers

We provide staffing solutions for:

• Trades & Labour
• Supervisory Staff
• Operational Leaders
• Technical & Support Professionals