Supervisor

Livin Housing Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing firm based in Staines-upon-Thames is hiring a Building Maintenance Supervisor. This full-time role involves overseeing maintenance teams and ensuring compliance with building regulations while delivering high-quality service. Candidates should possess operational oversight skills, experience in managing repairs, and strong communication abilities. The position offers a salary of £44,850, alongside benefits like a company van, fuel card, and annual leave. A valid UK manual driving licence is required.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company van and fuel card

Volunteering leave

Staff rewards program

Qualifications

• A full valid UK manual driving licence.
• Experience supervising operatives in repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to conduct inspections and assess work quality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-inspections on properties.
• Supervise tradespeople and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Operational oversight

Excellent communication

Customer focus

Organisational skills

Tools

PDA systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

Building Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Staines

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week)

Salary: £44,850 per annum + company van, fuel card, and benefits package

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, staff rewards, volunteering leave, family-friendly policies

Pyramid Plus is a dynamic joint venture between A2Dominion and Mears Property Services, delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance, compliance, planned replacements, and fire risk assessment works. Serving over 23,500 homes, we complete more than 38,000 repairs, 1,000 void refurbishments, and install 600 kitchens and bathrooms each year. With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth. This role offers the opportunity to be a key member of the senior management team, driving the successful delivery of our planning and customer service functions at the heart of our operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational oversight, excellent communication, and a commitment to service excellence. You’ll manage trades and subcontractors, carry out inspections, and ensure compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-inspections on internal and external tenanted properties
• Inspect works at height including doors, windows, and snagging on scaffolding
• Supervise and coordinate tradespeople and subcontractors across multiple workstreams
• Oversee planned, cyclical, and responsive repairs to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
• Ensure all works meet industry standards and building regulations
• Log works and generate reports using PDA systems and Excel
• Provide excellent customer care and resolve issues professionally
• Monitor productivity, resource allocation, and contract profitability
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, quality, and compliance
• Compile management reports on operational activities and performance
• Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols and company operating procedures

Role Criteria

• A full valid UK manual driving licence
• Experience in the above duties
• Proven experience supervising operatives within the repairs and maintenance sector
• A trade background with hands-on knowledge of building maintenance practices
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi-trade teams
• Ability to carry out inspections and assess work against quality standards
• Comfortable working at height and inspecting scaffolding-based works
• Strong understanding of planned, cyclical, and responsive repair programmes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use PDA systems and Excel for reporting and logging tasks
• Strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence
• Organisational and planning skills to manage resources and meet deadlines
• Entitlement to work in the UK (Mears does not offer visa sponsorship)
• Willingness to undergo DBS/security checks prior to employment

Benefits

• 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% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

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 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.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Laura Bourne ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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.

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