Senior Repairs Supervisor – Social Housing (Swindon)

Niyaa People; Fleet; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £42,000–£45,000 per annum

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Location Swindon

Sector Social housing

Experience: Social housing essential

Job summary

Niyaa People is recruiting a Repairs Supervisor for a well-established social housing provider in Swindon to lead responsive repairs across multiple properties. You will manage operatives and contractors, plan workloads, monitor performance, and ensure works meet safety and quality standards.

The role focuses on delivering timely repairs, performing pre- and post-inspections, maintaining records, and driving service improvements to residents.

Qualifications

• Previous social housing experience essential.
• Experience managing operatives, subcontractors or external contractors.
• Ability to manage workloads and prioritise repairs.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising operatives and contractors delivering responsive repairs across social housing properties.
• Allocating workloads and monitoring progress to ensure repairs are completed within agreed timescales.
• Carrying out pre- and post-inspections to assess defects and ensure quality workmanship.
• Monitoring contractor performance against contractual requirements and service-level agreements.
• Ensuring all works comply with health and safety regulations and housing standards.
• Identifying poor workmanship and arranging remedial works as needed.
• Liaising with residents, contractors and internal teams to resolve repair-related issues.
• Monitoring outstanding repairs and addressing delays to maintain service standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, repair orders and completed works.
• Supporting the achievement of operational KPIs and continuous service improvements.

Skills

Social housing experience

Contractor management

Health & safety

Driving licence

Property inspections

Job description

Niyaa People is recruiting a Repairs Supervisor for a well-established social housing provider in Swindon to lead responsive repairs across multiple properties. You will manage operatives and contractors, plan workloads, monitor performance, and ensure works meet safety and quality standards.

The role focuses on delivering timely repairs, performing pre- and post-inspections, maintaining records, and driving service improvements to residents.