Supervisor

Skilled Careers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card provided

Job summary

Skilled Careers in Croydon is recruiting a Disrepair Supervisor for a social housing contractor. The role focuses on Section 11 legal disrepair, damp and mould remediation, and expert witness reports across a South London patch.

You will lead a specialist team, review surveyor findings, supervise multi-trade remedial works, and ensure timely delivery within court-directed timelines. Temp to Perm, £27 per hour, full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Social housing disrepair experience essential.
• Knowledge of legal disrepair processes and HHSRS.
• CSCS and SSSTS or IOSH preferred.
• IT literacy with mobile devices and scheduling software.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee disrepair case management and remedial works.
• Review surveyor reports and scope multi-trade works.
• Supervise multi-trade teams and subcontractors to deadlines.
• Interface with tenants and manage access professionally.
• Record variations and upload evidence using IT systems.

Skills

Social housing experience

Disrepair expertise

IT literacy and MS Office

Full UK driving licence

Education

SSSTS or IOSH qualification

CSCS card

Tools

Mobile handheld tech

Scheduling software

MS Office

Job description

Disrepair Supervisor - Social Housing

Disrepair Supervisor | Maintenance Supervisor | Social Housing | Legal Disrepair | Damp & Mould

Job Title: Disrepair Supervisor (Housing Maintenance)

Location: Croydon (Covering South London patch)

Pay Rate: £27.00 per hour (Temp to Perm)

Package: Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

Contract Type: Temp to Perm (Initial agency trial period transitioning to a full permanent contract)

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (Standard Business Hours)

Are you an experienced Disrepair Supervisor or technical Maintenance Supervisor with deep expertise in managing section 11 legal disrepair cases, damp & mould remediation, and expert witness/surveyor reports

We are urgently recruiting a Disrepair Supervisor based out of Croydon to lead a specialist team delivering legal compliance and disrepair remedial works across South London.

Paying £27.00 per hour, this position is offered on a Temp to Perm basis, providing top-tier hourly pay during your agency trial period along with long-term career stability once established on the permanent headcount.

Why Apply for This Role

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Excellent pay at £27.00/hr.
• Clear Pathway to Permanency: Direct temp-to-perm route with a market-leading social housing contractor.
• Full Company Package: Company vehicle and fuel card supplied from Day One.
• Specialist Workstream: Focus specifically on complex disrepair cases rather than standard high-volume, reactive call-outs.
• Localised Patch: Operational base in Croydon with managed travel across South London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Disrepair Case Management: Oversee, schedule, and quality-check remedial works arising from legal disrepair claims (Section 11, damp & mould, structural defects).
• Technical Pre- & Post-Inspections: Review technical surveyor reports, scope required multi-trade works, and perform final sign-off inspections to ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Operative Supervision: Lead direct multi-trade teams and specialist subcontractors, ensuring works are completed within strict court-directed or agreed legal timelines.
• Tenant & Legal Interface: Act as a sensitive, professional point of contact for residents, resolving access issues and managing high-stress tenant interactions diplomatically.
• IT & Compliance Reporting: Log variations, upload site photographic evidence, and update job status records via handheld IT/PDA systems.

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

• Social Housing Experience: Essential background as a Supervisor, Inspector, or Foreman within social housing disrepair, reactive repairs, or void refurbishments.
• Disrepair Expertise: Strong working knowledge of legal disrepair processes, Schedule of Rates (SOR), housing health and safety rating systems (HHSRS), and damp/mould diagnosis.
• Certifications: Valid CSCS card and SSSTS or IOSH qualification preferred.
• IT Skills: Comfortable using mobile handheld technology, job scheduling software, and MS Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence: Required to operate the company fleet vehicle.

Keywords: Disrepair Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Housing Inspector, Disrepair Surveyor, Social Housing, Section 11, Damp and Mould, Croydon, South London, Temp to Perm, Schedule of Rates