Social Housing Reactive Maintenance Lead

Bimplus; Dartford; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Positive impact

Job summary

Howells is seeking a Reactive Supervisor to lead a maintenance team in social housing, overseeing reactive repairs, budgets, and resident relations. You will inspect properties, allocate work orders, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires experience in social housing maintenance, strong leadership, and proficiency with maintenance software. A valid driver’s license is preferred for site coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing or property maintenance, min 1 year in a supervisor role.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in housing maintenance.
• Proficiency with maintenance management software and common office tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians and contractors in responding to reactive maintenance requests.
• Inspect properties to identify repair and maintenance needs, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate the allocation of work orders, scheduling repairs, and managing the team's daily activities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work, materials used, and costs incurred.
• Monitor budgets and costs, making recommendations for cost-effective solutions.
• Build positive relationships with residents and address their concerns promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective communication and coordination on housing-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Provide regular reports and updates to management regarding the status of maintenance operations.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

Howells is seeking a Reactive Supervisor to lead a maintenance team in social housing, overseeing reactive repairs, budgets, and resident relations. You will inspect properties, allocate work orders, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires experience in social housing maintenance, strong leadership, and proficiency with maintenance software. A valid driver’s license is preferred for site coverage.