Supervisor

Mears; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform

Sick pay

Life assurance

Pension contribution (5% employee, 3%—

25 days annual leave

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Employee assistance programme

Rewards and discounts

Annual fun day

Job summary

Mears in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Minor Works Supervisor to join our social housing contract. The role is split between the office and site, overseeing day-to-day minor works, repairs and maintenance in occupied homes and ensuring high safety and quality standards.

You will supervise operatives and subcontractors, plan workloads, monitor progress and liaise with residents and clients. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a company van, fuel card and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience in a Minor Works Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or similar role within social housing, repairs or property maintenance.
• Experience overseeing structural repairs, fire damage reinstatement and general minor works.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, compliance and safe working practices within repairs and maintenance.
• Relevant City & Guilds or equivalent trade qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience supervising multi-skilled operatives and subcontractors across a range of property repairs.
• Ability to inspect works, identify defects and ensure remedial works are completed to the required standard.
• Confident managing works within occupied and fire-damaged properties, with consideration for residents and property conditions.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple works and priorities.
• Practical problem-solving skills with a hands-on, results-focused approach.
• Able to make clear decisions and resolve issues effectively on site.
• Confident communicating with residents, internal teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• IT literate with clear written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee minor works to properties requiring structural repairs and reinstatement, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on time and to agreed quality standards.
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and resident satisfaction.
• Allocate operatives, subcontractors and resources effectively to meet workloads and contractual targets.
• Plan and manage daily workloads to maximise productivity and minimise disruption to residents.
• Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and contract requirements.
• Monitor the quality of completed works and address any issues or defects.
• Lead and support operatives, providing day‑to‑day supervision, guidance and coaching.
• Identify skills gaps and support training and development within the team.
• Apply HR policies relating to attendance, conduct and performance where required.
• Manage operational resources including vans, tools, PPE, materials and stock.
• Monitor materials usage and support effective cost control.
• Use repairs and maintenance systems to monitor job progress, productivity, performance and completion.
• Act as a point of contact for residents, resolving repair‑related queries or concerns professionally and promptly.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to coordinate works effectively.
• Support contract mobilisation, audits and continuous improvement across the repairs service.
• Assist with cost control, forecasting and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Provide supervisory cover during periods of absence or increased workload
• Attend toolbox talks, Health & Safety briefings, training and company meetings
• Ensure all works are delivered professionally and in line with company values

Skills

Full UK driving licence

IT literate

Communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Hands-on problem-solving

Education

Relevant City & Guilds or equivalent trade qualification

Job description

Annual salary: up to £41,696.17

Supervisor

Location: Peterborough

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £41,696.17 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

"A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was over 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company".

About the role:

We're looking for an experienced Minor Works Supervisor to join us following a new social housing contract win in Peterborough. This is a hands‑on role, split between the office and site, where you'll oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of minor works, repairs and maintenance across occupied homes, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.It's a great opportunity to be involved from the early stages of a new contract, helping to establish and develop the service locally. You'll supervise operatives and subcontractors across a range of works, making sure jobs are completed on time, residents receive a professional service and contractual targets are achieved.

Duties:

• Oversee minor works to properties requiring structural repairs, fire damage reinstatement and associated remedial works, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on time and to agreed quality standards
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and resident satisfaction
• Complete pre- and post-inspections, identifying any remedial works required and ensuring these are closed out promptly
• Allocate operatives, subcontractors and resources effectively to meet workloads and contractual targets
• Plan and manage daily workloads to maximise productivity and minimise disruption to residents
• Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and contract requirements
• Monitor the quality of completed works and address any issues or defects
• Lead and support operatives, providing day‑to‑day supervision, guidance and coaching
• Identify skills gaps and support training and development within the team
• Apply HR policies relating to attendance, conduct and performance where required
• Manage operational resources including vans, tools, PPE, materials and stock
• Monitor materials usage and support effective cost control
• Use repairs and maintenance systems to monitor job progress, productivity, performance and completion
• Act as a point of contact for residents, resolving repair‑related queries or concerns professionally and promptly
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to coordinate works effectively
• Support contract mobilisation, audits and continuous improvement across the repairs service
• Assist with cost control, forecasting and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
• Provide supervisory cover during periods of absence or increased workload
• Attend toolbox talks, Health & Safety briefings, training and company meetings
• Ensure all works are delivered professionally and in line with company values

Role Criteria:

• Experience in a Minor Works Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or similar role within social housing, repairs or property maintenance
• Experience overseeing structural repairs, fire damage reinstatement and general minor works
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, compliance and safe working practices within repairs and maintenance
• Relevant City & Guilds or equivalent trade qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience supervising multi‑skilled operatives and subcontractors across a range of property repairs
• Ability to inspect works, identify defects and ensure remedial works are completed to the required standard
• Confident managing works within occupied and fire‑damaged properties, with consideration for residents and property conditions
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple works and priorities
• Practical problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, results‑focused approach
• Able to make clear decisions and resolve issues effectively on site
• Confident communicating with residents, internal teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders
• IT literate with clear written and verbal communication skills

Benefits we can offer you.

• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform
• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all t