Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing & Reactive Repairs

18 Recruitment Limited; Hastings; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Repairs Supervisor to lead a team in social housing and reactive repairs. You will ensure that repairs are delivered efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards while promoting a strong Health & Safety culture. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in property maintenance, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This hands-on leadership role offers the opportunity to mentor apprentices and develop team capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing repairs and reactive maintenance.
• Proven track record as a Repairs Supervisor or Senior Operative.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a team of operatives delivering responsive repairs.
• Ensuring jobs are completed on time and to specification.
• Driving productivity and quality through monitoring and site visits.

Skills

Social housing repairs

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Team management

Education

CSCS card and supervisory safety training

IT proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Mobile work management systems

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Repairs Supervisor with a strong background in social housing and reactive repairs to lead a team of trade operatives. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll ensure repairs are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a team of operatives and subcontractors delivering responsive repairs and maintenance.
• Ensuring jobs are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Driving productivity, performance, and quality through regular monitoring and site visits.
• Reviewing completed works, coding accuracy, and managing variations.
• Liaising with planners, administrators, and internal teams to keep workflows smooth and reporting accurate.
• Promoting a strong Health & Safety culture through toolbox talks, risk assessments, and site inspections.
• Supporting resource planning, including coordination of out-of-hours services.
• Building strong relationships with residents and colleagues, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Mentoring apprentices and developing team capability.

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing repairs and reactive maintenance.
• Proven track record as a Repairs Supervisor or Senior Operative in property maintenance.
• Excellent technical knowledge across multiple trades.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, RAMS, and compliance processes.
• Experience managing teams and monitoring performance metrics.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills.
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, mobile work management systems).
• CSCS card and supervisory safety training (SSSTS / SMSTS preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.

If you've got the social housing and reactive repair experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career.