Supervisor, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

Repairs Supervisor (Social Housing)

Repairs Supervisor | Maintenance Supervisor | Reactive Repairs | Permanent | Van & Fuel Card

• Job Title: Repairs Supervisor (Reactive Maintenance)
• Location: Based out of Enfield (Covering North London & Essex Patch)
• Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)
• Package: Company Van + Fuel Card Included
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Hours: Monday to Friday, Standard Day Shift (37.5 – 40 hours per week)
• Mandatory Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence, Social Housing / Reactive Repairs Experience

Are you an experienced Repairs Supervisor looking for a long-term permanent home with a contractor that actually values its people?

Following several major contract wins, we are recruiting a Repairs Supervisor based out of Enfield to oversee reactive maintenance operations across North London and pushing into Essex
.

Unlike corporate multi-nationals where you're just a number, our client is a rapidly growing,
family-owned contractor
. They pride themselves on expanding sustainably—building a genuine "family feel" workplace culture where hard work is recognised, every team member feels valued, and success is achieved together.

Why Join This Business?

• Competitive Permanent Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 per annum, plus permanent employment benefits.
• Full Company Package:
  Company Van and Fuel Card provided from day one.
• Great Base
  
  Location:
  
  Strategically based in Enfield for an easy commute across North London and Essex.
• People-First Culture:
  Work for a family-owned business with a supportive, collaborative environment and real long-term security.
• Growth & Stability:
  Expansion driven by recent, sustainable contract wins across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership:
  Supervise a team of multi-trade operatives and sub-contractors delivering day-to-day reactive repairs across social housing stock.
• Quality & Performance:
  Conduct thorough pre- and post-inspections to ensure works are completed to high standards and audited accurately against Schedule of Rates (SOR).
• Workforce Support:
  Work side-by-side with operatives on-site to resolve technical issues, remove blockers, and ensure job turnaround times (KPIs) are met.
• Health & Safety:
  Enforce strict H&S regulations on live residential sites, carrying out toolbox talks, RAMS checks, and safety audits.
• Resident & Client Relations:
  De-escalate resident queries, handle access challenges, and maintain strong working relationships with housing officers.

Requirements:

• Experience:
  
  Proven history as a Repairs Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor within social housing, housing association, or local authority contracts.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of reactive repairs, multi-trade works, and Schedule of Rates (SOR / NHF).
• Mobility:
  Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence to cover the North London and Essex patch from the Enfield base using the company van.
• Certifications:
  
  Valid CSCS card and SSSTS / SMSTS preferred (or relevant trade qualification / equivalent supervisory experience).
• Culture Fit: A collaborative team player who thrives in a family-oriented, supportive environment.

Keywords: Repairs Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Reactive Repairs Supervisor, Housing Supervisor, Site Supervisor, Social Housing, SOR, Schedule of Rates, Van Provided, Permanent, Enfield, North London, Barnet, Haringey, Essex, Romford, Cheshunt.