supervisor

Skilled Careers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Pension

Paid holiday

Job summary

Skilled Careers seeks a Repairs Supervisor (Reactive Maintenance) to lead a Romford-based team covering Essex and NE London. You will oversee direct labour and multi-trade operatives, driving first-time fix rates through modern IT workflow systems and strong customer focus.

The role demands experience in social housing maintenance, robust IT literacy, and a Proactive, safety-conscious approach. A permanent, full-time position with a supportive regional hub awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills with experience using job scheduling software, tablet/PDA tech, and digital reporting systems.
• SSSTS or IOSH Managing Safely certification is preferred, along with a CSCS card.
• Experience supervising repairs in social housing, housing associations, or council maintenance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily workflows for direct labour operatives and subcontractors.
• Utilise IT workflows, PDA systems and client portals to track jobs and variations.
• Perform pre- and post-inspections to ensure high quality and first-time fix KPIs.
• Maintain health and safety across live properties and conduct RAMS audits.

Skills

IT literacy

Health & safety

Tenant care

Multi-trade supervision

Tools

MS Office

Tablet/PDA tech

Job description

Repairs Supervisor Social Housing

Repairs Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor Social Housing Reactive Maintenance

• Job Title: Repairs Supervisor (Reactive Maintenance)

• Location: Romford Base (Covering Essex / East & North East London patch)

• Salary: £40,000 £50,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)

• Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card, Pension, Paid Holiday

• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Tech / Systems: Strong IT Literacy Required (Workflows, handheld tech, client portals)

Are you an experienced Repairs Supervisor looking to step into a secure, high-paying permanent role with a market-leading social housing contractor

We are recruiting a tech-savvy Repairs Supervisor based out of a Romford regional hub to oversee reactive maintenance and void workstreams across an Essex and North East London patch.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a supervisor who excels at managing direct multi-trade operatives, driving high first-time fix rates, and utilizing modern IT workflow systems to keep site operations running seamlessly.

Why Apply for This Role

• Top-Market Salary: £40,000 £50,000 depending on your supervisor experience.

• Full Fleet Package: Company van and fuel card provided from Day One.

• Permanent Stability: Join a well-funded, expanding framework on a permanent basis.

• Manageable Patch: Operational base in Romford with efficient regional estate coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Supervision: Lead, schedule, and direct daily workflows for direct labour operatives and multi-trade sub-contractors.

• IT & Digital Workflow Management: Utilise internal job management software, PDA systems, and client portals to track jobs, audit completion photos, and manage variations in real time.

• Quality & Performance Control: Conduct pre- and post-inspections to ensure repair works meet high quality criteria and hit contract KPIs for first-time fixes.

• Health & Safety: Enforce strict health and safety compliance across all live properties, carrying out Toolbox Talks and RAMS audits.

• Customer Care: Resolve tenant queries swiftly on-site to maintain high customer satisfaction across live occupied homes.

Requirements:

• Sector Background: Proven history as a Repairs Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor within social housing, housing associations, or council maintenance frameworks.

• Strong IT Capabilities: Essential. Highly comfortable navigating job scheduling software, Microsoft Office, tablet/PDA tech, and digital reporting systems.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of general building trades (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, roofing) and Schedule of Rates (SOR) coding.

• Certifications: SSSTS or IOSH Managing Safely alongside a valid CSCS card.

• Mobility: Full UK Driving Licence to operate the company fleet vehicle across the Essex/NE London patch.