Supervisor

Mears Group PLC; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,822 - 45,005; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

25 days annual leave

Volunteer leave

Staff discounts (Mears Rewards)

Uniform

Job summary

Mears Group PLC in Peterborough is seeking a Damp & Mould Supervisor to lead the repairs team on a social housing contract. The role is full‑time and permanent, with a salary up to £40,914.88 per annum plus a company van and fuel card.

You will supervise reactive repairs across occupied properties, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely, quality workmanship while coordinating with subcontractors and clients. A City & Guilds trade qualification and a UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supervisor role within social housing, ideally delivering damp & mould and property condition works.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance, and quality standards within housing repairs.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven ability to lead and manage damp & mould focused repairs teams.
• Resident‑focused communicator with a practical, solutions‑driven approach.
• Well organised, decisive, and effective in a fast‑paced repairs environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day‑to‑day delivery of responsive repairs and damp & mould works across occupied homes.
• Take overall responsibility for supervising damp and mould activity, ensuring works meet standards.
• Ensure all repairs are completed safely, on time, and to agreed quality standards.
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress and maintain resident satisfaction.
• Plan and manage repairs workloads to minimise disruption to residents.
• Lead, support, and performance manage repairs operatives, providing day‑to‑day supervision and coaching.
• Identify skills gaps and support training within the repairs team, around damp and mould works.
• Monitor materials usage and order supplies to support cost‑effective repairs delivery.
• Act as a point of contact for residents, resolving issues professionally and promptly.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Leadership

Driving licence (UK)

Resident-focused communication

Education

City & Guilds trade qualification

Job description

Annual salary: up to £40,914.88

Damp & Mould Supervisor

Location: Peterborough

Full time: Permanent, full time

Salary: Up to £40,914.88 per annum, plus company van & fuel card

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8‑5 Monday‑Friday)

About the role

We’re currently seeking a skilled and experienced Supervisor to lead our team as part of a social housing damp and mould contract in Peterborough. This is a dynamic, office and field‑based leadership role where you’ll oversee the delivery of reactive repairs and damp & mould works across occupied properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role with a strong pipeline of work and a growing presence in the area. You’ll play a key part in ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and ready for residents, making a real impact in the community.

Duties

• Supervise the day‑to‑day delivery of responsive repairs and damp & mould works across occupied homes
• Take overall responsibility for supervising damp and mould activity, ensuring works are completed in line with contractual, legislative, and quality standards
• Ensure all repairs are completed safely, on time, and to agreed quality standards
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor repairs and damp & mould works progress, resolve issues, and maintain resident satisfaction
• Inspection of equipment
• Allocate operatives, subcontractors, and resources effectively to meet repairs KPIs and contractual targets
• Plan and manage repairs workloads to minimise disruption to residents
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures across all repairs and damp & mould activity
• Complete post‑inspection quality checks and ensure any remedial actions are fully closed out
• Lead, support, and performance manage repairs operatives, providing day‑to‑day supervision and coaching
• Identify skills gaps and support training and development within the repairs team, particularly around damp and mould works
• Apply HR policies relating to attendance, conduct, and performance management
• Manage repairs assets including vans, tools, PPE, and van stock
• Monitor materials usage and order supplies to support cost‑effective repairs delivery
• Use repairs systems and reports to track performance, productivity, and job completion
• Act as a point of contact for residents, resolving repairs and damp & mould issues professionally and promptly
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate repairs delivery
• Support contract mobilisation, audits, and continuous improvement within repairs services
• Assist with cost control, forecasting, and identifying efficiencies within repairs operations
• Provide supervisory cover during absences or periods of peak repairs demandAttend toolbox talks, repairs briefings, training, and company meetings
• Ensure all repairs activities reflect company values and a professional service at all times

Role Criteria

• Experience in a Supervisor role within social housing, ideally delivering damp & mould and property condition works
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance, and quality standards within housing repairs
• Relevant City & Guilds (or equivalent) trade qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Proven ability to lead and manage damp & mould focused repairs teams
• Resident‑focused communicator with a practical, solutions‑driven approach
• Well organised, decisive, and effective in a fast‑paced repairs environment
• Confident working with systems, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits We Can Offer You

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave – Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.