Repair and Maintenance Supervisor
Up to £42,000
Company van and fuel card
BUPA healthcare post probation
Pension
Interest free loan for tools
Location: Portsmouth and surrounding areas
My client is seeking a dedicated Repair and Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of Maintenance and Repair Trade Operatives, ensuring efficient and cost-effective repair work. This role is crucial for managing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement within a team of repair and maintenance trades within social housing .
Day-to-day of the role:
- The Repair and Maintenance Supervisor will manage the daily operations of a team of Trade Operatives to ensure timely and accurate repair work.
- Enforce Health & Safety policies and statutory legislation to ensure the safety and welfare of both direct labour and subcontractors.
- Conduct daily team management activities including absence management meetings, performance reviews, and feedback sessions.
- Facilitate training and development through toolbox talks, coaching, and support during call-out rota.
- Perform pre-work inspections, provide technical advice, and undertake quality assessments to address any defects or incomplete works.
- Liaise with tenants and clients to manage expectations and provide updates on service provision.
- Handle administrative responsibilities accurately and timely, including data collection and analysis to drive improvement actions.
- Implement Systems Thinking techniques to enhance service quality and cost-efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience of or aptitude for leadership & management.
- Excellent technical knowledge of building trade with maintenance or building trade and decision-making/problem-solving skills. Plumbing, Carpentry, Roofing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; capable of extracting and utilising data effectively.
- Good commercial awareness with an understanding of cost impacts.
- Self-motivated with a clean driving licence.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Dynamic and supportive work environment
To apply for this Supervisor position, please submit your CV to Mark at Reed on or via email at