Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing

Winner Recruitment Ltd; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Fuel Card

25 Days Annual Leave

Bank Holidays included

Colleague Referral Bonus £2,000

Long Service Award

Job summary

Winner Recruitment is partnering with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Repairs Supervisor for the Oldbury area. You will play a key role in delivering Planned Maintenance and Repairs & Maintenance contracts, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to high standards.

Reporting into the Contracts Manager, you will lead operatives and subcontractors, build strong client and resident relationships, monitor KPI performance, and produce progress reports.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification and training within the building or construction industry.
• Experience in a Site Supervisor, Foreperson, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of contract management principles.
• Experience within a target-driven environment.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment works.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing schedules.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive and innovative approach.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality customer-focused services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day management and delivery of Planned Maintenance and R&M contracts.
• Lead operatives and subcontractors to achieve operational excellence.
• Monitor contract performance and KPI targets.
• Coordinate programmes of work to minimise disruption to residents.
• Produce reports on contract progress and profitability.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Education

Building/construction qualification

Job description

Repairs Supervisor

Up to £41,000 + Company Van + Fuel Card

Oldbury, Sandwell

Winner Recruitment is proud to be partnering with an outstanding service provider to recruit an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional with experience in planned maintenance and repairs & maintenance contracts to take the next step in their career with a business that genuinely invests in its people and promotes from within.

As a Repairs Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of contracts, maintaining high standards of quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and commercial performance while meeting the evolving needs of clients and residents.

The Role

Reporting into the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of Planned Maintenance and Repairs & Maintenance contracts, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management and delivery of Planned Maintenance and R&M contracts


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents, and key stakeholders


• Lead, motivate, and manage operatives and subcontractors to achieve operational excellence


• Monitor contract performance and ensure KPI targets are consistently achieved


• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed specifications, timescales, and quality standards


• Manage resources effectively to maximise efficiency and contractual compliance


• Promote and maintain a strong health, safety, quality, and environmental culture


• Coordinate contractors, direct labour, administrators, and Resident Liaison Officers


• Support recruitment, retention, training, and development of employees


• Produce and maintain reports on contract progress, performance, and profitability


• Monitor financial performance and support profitability objectives


• Ensure variation orders are completed, approved, and submitted correctly


• Prepare and manage snagging lists to ensure timely completion of works


• Coordinate programmes of work to minimise disruption to residents


• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers meet contractual obligations and KPI requirements


• Support sustainability initiatives and environmental compliance across all projects

About You

We're looking for an organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Formal qualification and training within the building or construction industry


• Previous experience in a Site Supervisor, Foreperson, or similar role


• Strong understanding of contract management principles


• Experience within a target-driven environment


• Knowledge of building maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment works


• Excellent leadership and people management skills


• Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing schedules


• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities


• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive and innovative approach


• Commitment to delivering high-quality customer-focused services

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to £41,000


• Company Van & Fuel Card


• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays


• Up to £2,000 Colleague Referral Bonus


• Long Service Award