Supervisor

Wates Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a proactive Repairs Supervisor in Crawley to manage a skilled team delivering high-quality responsive repairs in social housing. The ideal candidate will have a SSSTS certification, proven experience in managing repairs, and strong leadership skills. This role requires the ability to work in both site and office environments, along with being local to Crawley and holding a full UK driving licence. Competitive pay and career development opportunities are part of the offer.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social housing repairs.
• Ability to work across both site and office environments.
• Local to Crawley with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the responsive repairs team.
• Ensure repair works are completed on time and to high standards.
• Carry out site visits for planning and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

SSSTS certification

Job description

The Vacancy

🔨 Repairs Supervisor – Social Housing (Crawley Area)

Join WPS and lead a team that makes a real difference in the community!

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Repairs Supervisor to manage a skilled team of operatives delivering high-quality responsive repairs across social housing properties in Crawley.

🔧 What You’ll Do

• ✅ Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the responsive repairs team
• 🕒 Ensure all repair works are completed on time and to the highest standards
• 🏗️ Carry out site visits and oversee office-based planning and reporting
• 📊 Monitor team performance, compliance, and health & safety requirements
• 🤝 Build strong relationships with residents, contractors, and internal teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively

👷 What We’re Looking For

• 📜 SSSTS certification (minimum requirement)
• 🛠️ Proven experience in social housing repairs
• 💼 Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• 🏢 Ability to work across both site and office environments
• 📍 Local to Crawley with a full UK driving licence

🌟 Desirable Skills

• 🏘️ Previous experience managing repairs within a social housing setting
• 💻 Familiarity with housing management systems and reporting tools

✨ Why Join WPS?

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for career development, and the chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises :

Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

Awards

• BEST PROJECT – Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER
• 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD
• Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD
• Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
• TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER
• 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards