Building Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title

Building Maintenance Supervisor

Tower Hamlets

Full‑time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week)

£43,706.28 per annum + company van, fuel card, and benefits package

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – massive thank you from the Executive team
• Volunteering Leave – paid volunteering in the community
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts up to 10% on groceries, holidays, eye tests, Share save scheme, etc.
• Family‑friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

• Conduct pre‑ and post‑inspections on internal and external tenanted properties
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors across multiple work streams
• 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

• Full valid UK manual driving licence
• Experience in the above duties
• Proven experience supervising operatives within the repairs and maintenance sector
• Ability to carry out inspections and assess work against quality standards
• 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
• To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points
• All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK;
  Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship
• Background, identity and security checks will be conducted before commencement of employment

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer and value equal opportunity for all. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and thank recipients of the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We also support veterans transitioning into civilian careers.