Maintenance Supervisor

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £45,130.58 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday
- Friday) We’re currently seeking a skilled and experienced

Annual salary: up to £43,710.00

Building Maintenance Supervisor

Brent – Northwest London

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £45,130.58 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday
- Friday) We’re currently seeking a skilled and experienced Building Maintenance Supervisor to lead our team as part of an exciting new social housing contract in Brent. This is a dynamic, field-based leadership role where you’ll oversee the delivery of reactive repairs and planned maintenance across occupied properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role with a strong pipeline of work and a growing presence in the area.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and ready for residents, making a real impact in the community.

• Supervise day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance works across occupied properties
• Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure resident satisfaction
• Allocate resources and operatives effectively to meet service targets and contractual obligations
• Manage work schedules and priorities to minimise disruption to residents
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, COSHH, and company procedures
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented where necessary
• Lead and support a team of operatives, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management
• Identify training needs and coordinate development opportunities for team members
• Enforce HR policies including attendance, conduct, and grievance procedures
• Monitor and maintain company assets including vehicles, tools, PPE, and van stock
• Oversee material usage and procurement to ensure cost-effective operations
• Use system reports to track performance, resource deployment, and asset condition
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, ensuring professional communication and issue resolution
• Liaise with client representatives, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate service delivery
• Support contract mobilisation, compliance audits, and service improvement initiatives
• Assist with budget control, forecasting, and identifying operational efficiencies
• Provide cover for other supervisors during absence or peak periods
• Attend toolbox talks, training sessions, and formal company meetings
• Ensure all activities reflect company values and maintain a professional image at all times

• Previous experience in a Building Maintenance Supervisor or similar supervisory role within housing or property maintenance
• Proven track record of managing, monitoring, recording, and reporting Health & Safety and compliance activities
• Experience delivering planned and reactive maintenance in occupied properties
• City & Guilds or equivalent in a relevant trade discipline
• Full, valid UK driving licence
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH
• Working knowledge of Schedule of Rates
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective people management with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams
• Strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence
• Problem-solving mindset with a results-driven approach
• Strong planning and organisational abilities
• Decisive decision-making under pressure
• Ability to negotiate and influence across teams and stakeholders
• IT literate with confident oral and written communication skills

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
  - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave
  - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

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