Supervisor

Regen Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing maintenance firm is seeking an experienced Repairs Supervisor to manage daily operations including responsive repairs across a portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess supervisory experience and strong knowledge of social housing practices. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary of £40-45,000 plus benefits like a company van and fuel card.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Supportive management team

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within repairs, maintenance, or social housing.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team delivering responsive repairs.
• Manage a subcontractor-based workforce for timely completion.
• Monitor workloads and ensure efficient resource use.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of social housing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Repairs Supervisor (Social Housing)

Salary: £40-45,000 + Company Van + Fuel Card

Location: East - North London

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join our social housing maintenance team. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of responsive repairs and minor works, with a focus on reactive repairs, some disrepair and occasionally some major work.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team delivering responsive repairs and minor works across a social housing portfolio.
• Manage a subcontractor-based workforce, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely completion of works.
• Oversee and manage reactive repairs, disrepair and major work when required.
• Monitor workloads, allocate jobs, and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Carry out site inspections and quality checks to ensure works meet required standards.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, company policies, and client requirements.
• Provide clear reporting and updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support the administrative team in scheduling, performance monitoring, and handling tenant queries.
• Act as the point of escalation for repairs issues, resolving problems swiftly and professionally.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within repairs, maintenance, or social housing.
• Strong knowledge of social hosuing, disrepair and reactive/responsive repairs.
• Experience managing subcontractors (no direct trades staff).
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with residents, contractors, and clients.
• Good IT literacy (MS Office, housing/repairs management systems).
• Full UK driving licence (company van and fuel card provided).

Benefits

• £40-45,000 per annum
• Company van and fuel card
• Supportive management team and career development opportunities
• Chance to make a positive impact within social housing services