Supervisor / Team Leader (Operations - Repairs, Maintenance and Voids)

Blue Octopus; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services company in Lincoln is seeking a Repairs Supervisor to lead a team, ensuring excellent service standards and performance management. Candidates must have a trade background and comprehensive experience, with qualifications including a Level 3 trade qualification and a Blue CSCS card. This role offers extensive benefits including a company van and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company Van (work use)

Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

26 Days Holiday & Bank Hols

Enhanced Pension Plan

Health Cash Plan (including 24hr GP)

Life Assurance & Accident Cover

Share Save

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers

Buy & Sell Holiday

Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays

Cycle to Work

Volunteering (2 days paid)

Learning & Development Opportunities

Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP

Loyalty & Values Awards

Funded Professional Subscription

Qualifications

• Significant technical knowledge from a trade background (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.)
• Proven experience in asset/project management and delivering major works contracts
• Full UK driving licence for a minimum of 12 months

Responsibilities

• Lead a team as part of a project, driving excellent service standards.
• Assess resource requirements and support day-to-day activity management.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and coach, mentor, and motivate the team.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Time management

IT skills

Influencing skills

Proactive approach

Education

Level 3 trade qualification

Supervisor NVQ

Blue CSCS card

Job description

Permanent, Full Time

We are looking to recruit a Repairs Supervisor to join us, based in Lincoln.

About the Role

Joining us as a Repairs Supervisor, you will lead a team as part of a project or defined work stream, driving excellent service standards and achievement of KPI’s. You will assess resource requirements and support the management of the day-to-day activity, ensuring that all team objectives are met within overall time, cost, and budget constraints.

You will manage team performance in line with company policy, ensuring they are clear in terms of their roles and responsibilities.

You’ll hold regular review meetings and coach, mentor, and motivate staff, ensuring development needs are identified. You’ll also be responsible for resolving any complaints, informing management, and implementing action plans to address any areas of dissatisfaction.

About You

Candidates will have significant technical knowledge, having come from a trade background (e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.) and extensive proven experience. With sound knowledge of construction methods, technology, and materials, you’ll have excellent time management, IT, and influencing skills, as well as a proactive and flexible approach.

You’ll hold a Level 3 trade qualification or Supervisor NVQ and a Blue CSCS card.

We’re looking for someone with a compelling track record of asset/project management and delivering major works contracts, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for their work, committed to collaborative working with colleagues, suppliers, and residents alike.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who have worked in social housing.

You must hold a full UK driving licence for a minimum of 12 months.

Benefits

• Company Van (work use)
• Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• 26 Days Holiday & Bank Hols
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Health Cash Plan (including 24hr GP)
• Life Assurance & Accident Cover
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy & Sell Holiday
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription

About Us

Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliance services, and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking, and always puts our customer first.

Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognize that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.

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Please refer to the full Job Description upon completing your application.

We shortlist and interview for roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates.