Supervisor

Repair and Maintenance Supervisor

Up to £42,000

Company van and fuel card

BUPA healthcare post probation

Pension

Interest free loan for tools

Location: Portsmouth and surrounding areas

My client is seeking a dedicated Repair and Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of Maintenance and Repair Trade Operatives, ensuring efficient and cost-effective repair work. This role is crucial for managing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement within a team of repair and maintenance trades within social housing .

Day-to-day of the role:

• The Repair and Maintenance Supervisor will manage the daily operations of a team of Trade Operatives to ensure timely and accurate repair work.
• Enforce Health & Safety policies and statutory legislation to ensure the safety and welfare of both direct labour and subcontractors.
• Conduct daily team management activities including absence management meetings, performance reviews, and feedback sessions.
• Facilitate training and development through toolbox talks, coaching, and support during call-out rota.
• Perform pre-work inspections, provide technical advice, and undertake quality assessments to address any defects or incomplete works.
• Liaise with tenants and clients to manage expectations and provide updates on service provision.
• Handle administrative responsibilities accurately and timely, including data collection and analysis to drive improvement actions.
• Implement Systems Thinking techniques to enhance service quality and cost-efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience of or aptitude for leadership & management.
• Excellent technical knowledge of building trade with maintenance or building trade and decision-making/problem-solving skills. Plumbing, Carpentry, Roofing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; capable of extracting and utilising data effectively.
• Good commercial awareness with an understanding of cost impacts.
• Self-motivated with a clean driving licence.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Dynamic and supportive work environment

To apply for this Supervisor position, please submit your CV to Mark at Reed on or via email at