Repairs Supervisor

Royal Borough of Greenwich; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking an experienced Repairs Supervisor to oversee a team and ensure excellence in housing services. The candidate should have strong plumbing expertise and exhibit leadership qualities. Responsibilities include leading a team of trades professionals, budget management, and ensuring compliance with service standards. The role offers flexible working arrangements and generous benefits, thus providing an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Vibrant staff support networks

Greenwich Card for local discounts

Generous leave entitlement

Employee Assistance Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading a team in a plumbing or maintenance setting.
• Strong understanding of building regulations.
• Ability to manage and motivate large teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of trades staff to achieve resident-focused outcomes.
• Ensure excellence in responsive repairs and service management.
• Oversee operational delivery and quality of services offered.

Skills

Plumbing expertise

Leadership skills

Problem-solving ability

Knowledge of BS8210 standards

Excellent communication skills

Education

C&G Plumbing certification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job description

Repairs Supervisor

Are you an experienced Plumbing supervisor with extensive reactive experience? Professional with experience of leading a team and a passion for delivering exceptional housing services? Join ब्र Royal Borough of Greenwich as a Repairs Supervisor and play a key role in enhancing our housing services for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a Talented Team of Trades Staff: Lead and guide a team of Trades professionals to achieve outstanding resident-focused outcomes.
• Drive Service Excellence: Ensure high standards in responsive repairs services while balancing key performance indicators and financial responsibilities.
• Manage Operations: Oversee the operational delivery of a section of the repairs service, ensuring quality and value for money.
• Innovate and Improve: Lead our team, implementing proactive strategies to keep residents safe and healthy.
• Budget Management: Strategically manage budgets to ensure cost-effective operations and value for money.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of responsive repairs and planned maintenance, BS8210 standards and building regulations knowledge would be an advantage.
• Plumbing C&G or relevant experience, is essential to this very demanding role.
• Strong supervisory and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop large teams, make informed decisions and take corrective actions during site visits.
• Skilled in interpreting and applying BS8210 standards, contract documents, and health and safety requirements.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce reports, and technical documentation, liaise with tenants, staff, and contractors to resolve complaints and enquiries efficiently.
Proven track record in managing contractor performance, conducting site visits, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Experience in managing financial aspects of operations, including cost monitoring, budget management, and performance reporting춤.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with contract documents, professional standards, and statutory requirements.

Our Greenwich Plan sets out our vision for the Wel 4 years focusing on the changes we collectively want to see in our borough and Council. We want to become a more strategic, efficient and adaptive organisation, to deliver for our communities. Our workforce is key to making this happen.

Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from Crossrail to the Elizabeth line to the Uber boat, we're one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around.

Employee benefits include

• A range of flexible working arrangements
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, including excellent apprenticeship opportunities at all levels
• Vibrant staff support networks
• Greenwich Card which entitles you to discounts at local businesses
• Payroll giving scheme
• Generous leave entitlement, starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Scheme including external counselling service

If you're ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of housing services in Greenwich, apply today. Join_STACK us in our mission to improve residents' lives and opportunities.

Please apply: Careers Royal Greenwich

Diversity Statement

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close: 2nd February 2026. All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.