Job Title: Reactive Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Lambeth, South London
Rate: £27.00 per hour + Paid Mileage
Contract: Temporary Ongoing (Minimum 6 Months)
Sector: Social Housing / Housing Association Maintenance
Reactive Maintenance Supervisor
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day reactive maintenance operations across Lambeth.
- Manage a team of operatives including Multi Traders, Carpenters, Plumbers, and Electricians.
- Carry out site visits, quality inspections, and post-work checks.
- Ensure repairs are completed within agreed KPIs and service level agreements.
- Monitor productivity, performance, and attendance of operatives.
- Provide technical support and guidance to the workforce.
- Liaise with tenants, clients, housing officers, and internal teams.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
- Resolve issues and complaints professionally and efficiently.
- Complete reports, audits, and performance updates using company systems.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months' experience working as a Maintenance Supervisor, Repairs Supervisor, or Trades Supervisor.
- Experience within social housing, housing association, or local authority maintenance contracts.
- Strong knowledge of reactive maintenance and property repairs.
- Experience managing directly employed trades operatives and subcontractors.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
- Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy workload.
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
Desirable
- SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
- Trade background (Carpentry, Plumbing, Multi Trade, Electrical, etc.).
- Experience using repairs management systems such as DRS, Northgate, or similar.
What We Offer
- £27.00 per hour.
- Paid mileage.
- Minimum 6-month contract with potential for extension.
- Immediate start available.
- Opportunity to work with a well-established social housing maintenance contractor.
- Supportive team environment and ongoing contract opportunities.
If you have experience supervising reactive maintenance works within social housing and are looking for your next contract opportunity in Lambeth,