Repairs Supervisor

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; Sutton Coldfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking an Interim Repairs Supervisor in Sutton to lead a team of trades operatives. This hybrid role involves both desktop and site-based management, aimed at driving productivity and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in repairs supervision and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Repairs Supervisor or in a similar role within social housing or maintenance services.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to analyse performance data and implement improvement plans.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support trades operatives across responsive repairs and maintenance works.
• Manage day-to-day operations both on-site and from the office, ensuring effective service delivery.
• Monitor and improve productivity and performance through clear direction and communication.
• Conduct regular 1-2-1 meetings, performance reviews, appraisals, and absence management.
• Promote a positive team culture focused on safety, quality, and customer care.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and organisational policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Repairs Supervisor – Sutton – £30.63 per hour (Umbrella)

A Housing Association is seeking an Interim Repairs Supervisor to join their team in Sutton. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a team of skilled trades operatives, working closely with both the DLO and external supply chain to drive productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support trades operatives across responsive repairs and maintenance works.
• Manage day-to-day operations both on-site and from the office, ensuring effective service delivery.
• Monitor and improve productivity and performance through clear direction and communication.
• Conduct regular 1-2-1 meetings, performance reviews, appraisals, and absence management.
• Promote a positive team culture focused on safety, quality, and customer care.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and organisational policies.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Repairs Supervisor or in a similar role within social housing or maintenance services.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to analyse performance data and implement improvement plans.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving.

This is a hybrid role involving both desktop and site-based management.

If you have a proven track record in leading repairs teams and driving service excellence, we’d like to hear from you.