Supervisor, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing Repairs Supervisor | Maintenance Supervisor | Social Housing | Reactive Maintenance

Job Title:

Repairs Supervisor (Reactive Maintenance)

Location:

Romford Base (Covering Essex / East & North East London patch) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Benefits:
Company Van & Fuel Card, Pension, Paid Holiday Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time Tech / Systems:
Strong IT Literacy Required (Workflows, handheld tech, client portals) Are you an experienced Repairs Supervisor looking to step into a secure, high-paying permanent role with a market-leading social housing contractor We are recruiting a tech-savvy Repairs Supervisor based out of a Romford regional hub to oversee reactive maintenance and void work streams across an Essex and North East London patch. This is a fantastic opportunity for a supervisor who excels at managing direct multi-trade operatives, driving high first-time fix rates, and utilizing modern IT workflow systems to keep site operations running seamlessly.

Why Apply for This Role Top-Market Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on your supervisor experience. Full Fleet Package:
Company van and fuel card provided from Day One. Permanent Stability:
Join a well-funded, expanding framework on a permanent basis. Manageable Patch:
Operational base in Romford with efficient regional estate coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Supervision:
Lead, schedule, and direct daily workflows for direct labour operatives and multi-trade sub-contractors. IT & Digital Workflow Management:
Utilise internal job management software, PDA systems, and client portals to track jobs, audit completion photos, and manage variations in real time. Quality & Performance Control:
Conduct pre- and post-inspections to ensure repair works meet high quality criteria and hit contract KPIs for first-time fixes. Health & Safety:
Enforce strict health and safety compliance across all live properties, carrying out Toolbox Talks and RAMS audits. Customer Care:
Resolve tenant queries swiftly on-site to maintain high customer satisfaction across live occupied homes. Requirements:
Sector Background:
Proven history as a Repairs Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor within social housing, housing associations, or council maintenance frameworks. Strong IT Capabilities:
Essential. Highly comfortable navigating job scheduling software, Microsoft Office, tablet/PDA tech, and digital reporting systems. Technical Knowledge:
Strong understanding of general building trades (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, roofing) and Schedule of Rates (SOR) coding.

Certifications:

SSSTS or IOSH Managing Safely alongside a valid CSCS card. Mobility:
Full UK Driving Licence to operate the company fleet vehicle across the Essex/NE London patch.

How to Apply:

If you are an assertive, tech-savvy Repairs Supervisor ready to take on a well-rewarded permanent role out of Romford, click APPLY NOW with your updated CV for immediate consideration. .