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Supervisor, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Construction Manager​/ Foreman

Job in Finsbury Park, Islington, Greater London, EC1P, England, UK
Listing for: Skilled Careers
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-09-22
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Construction Manager/ Foreman
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 27 GBP Hourly GBP 27.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Finsbury Park

Supervisor – Social Housing

Repairs Supervisor | Maintenance Supervisor | Responsive Maintenance Foreman | Works Supervisor

Job Title:

Maintenance Supervisor / Responsive Repairs Supervisor (Social Housing)

Location:

Finsbury Park (Covering North & Central London patch)

Pay Rate: £27.00 per hour (Temp to Perm)

Package:
Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

Contract Type:
Temp to Perm (Initial agency trial period transitioning onto permanent staff)

Hours:

Full-Time, Monday to Friday (Standard Business Hours)

Are you an experienced Repairs Supervisor, Maintenance Foreman, or Works Supervisor with a strong background overseeing responsive repairs in social housing Looking for a high-paying role based out of Finsbury Park with a clear route onto the permanent headcount

We are urgently recruiting a Field Supervisor / Maintenance Inspector to join a leading social housing contractor. Operating out of a central base in Finsbury Park, you will take operational ownership of a fast-paced responsive repairs contract across North and Central London.

Paying £27.00 per hour, this role offers top-tier contract pay alongside a company van and fuel card provided from Day One.

Why Apply for This Role

Competitive Rate:
Premium pay at £27.00 per hour on a weekly pay cycle.

Full Company Vehicle:
Company van and fuel card supplied from your start date.

Temp to Perm Pathway:
Immediate agency placement with a seamless route to a permanent staff contract.

Central

Location:

Operational base in Finsbury Park covering a well-defined North/Central London patch.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Team Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and supervise direct multi-trade operatives and sub-contractors delivering day-to-day responsive maintenance.

Field Inspections & Quality Control:
Conduct thorough pre- and post-inspections of active and completed jobs to ensure high workmanship standards, safety, and client specifications.

KPI & Service Delivery:
Work closely with the planning and scheduling desk to drive first-time fix rates, eliminate turnaround delays, and hit contract performance targets.

Resident & Client Liaison:
Act as an on-site point of contact for local authority/housing association clients, handling localized tenant escalations professionally.

Health & Safety Enforcer:
Enforce RAMS, run regular toolbox talks, and ensure full site safety compliance across mobile work streams.

Requirements:

Sector Background:
Proven track record as a Repairs Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Works Supervisor, or Trades Foreman within social housing or local authority frameworks.

Technical Expertise:
Strong trade background with comprehensive diagnostic fault-finding skills across all domestic maintenance disciplines.

Certifications:

CSCS Card required; SSSTS, SMSTS, IOSH, or Asbestos Awareness are highly desirable.

IT Capability:
Comfortable using handheld PDA technology, job scheduling software, and MS Office.

Full UK Driving Licence:
Essential for operating the company fleet vehicle.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Property Services Supervisor / Maintenance Inspector ready for your next step in Finsbury Park, click APPLY NOW with your updated CV for an immediate review.
Additional Information / Benefits
Paying CIS or PAYE
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