Annual salary: up to £41,696.17
Supervisor
Location: Peterborough
Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £41,696.17 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)
“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was over 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company”.
About the role:
We’re looking for an experienced Minor Works Supervisor to join us following a new social housing contract win in Peterborough. This is a hands-on role, split between the office and site, where you’ll oversee the day-to-day delivery of minor works, repairs and maintenance across occupied homes, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
It’s a great opportunity to be involved from the early stages of a new contract, helping to establish and develop the service locally. You’ll supervise operatives and subcontractors across a range of works, making sure jobs are completed on time, residents receive a professional service and contractual targets are achieved.
Duties:
Oversee minor works to properties requiring structural repairs, fire damage reinstatement and associated remedial works, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Ensure works are completed safely, on time and to agreed quality standards
Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and resident satisfaction
Complete pre- and post-inspections, identifying any remedial works required and ensuring these are closed out promptly
Allocate operatives, subcontractors and resources effectively to meet workloads and contractual targets
Plan and manage daily workloads to maximise productivity and minimise disruption to residents
Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and contract requirements
Monitor the quality of completed works and address any issues or defects
Lead and support operatives, providing day-to-day supervision, guidance and coaching
Identify skills gaps and support training and development within the team
Apply HR policies relating to attendance, conduct and performance where required
Manage operational resources including vans, tools, PPE, materials and stock
Monitor materials usage and support effective cost control
Use repairs and maintenance systems to monitor job progress, productivity, performance and completion
Act as a point of contact for residents, resolving repair-related queries or concerns professionally and promptly
Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to coordinate works effectively
Support contract mobilisation, audits and continuous improvement across the repairs service
Assist with cost control, forecasting and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
Provide supervisory cover during periods of absence or increased workload
Attend toolbox talks, Health & Safety briefings, training and company meetings
Ensure all works are delivered professionally and in line with company values
Role Criteria:
Experience in a Minor Works Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or similar role within social housing, repairs or property maintenance
Experience overseeing structural repairs, fire damage reinstatement and general minor works
Strong understanding of Health & Safety, compliance and safe working practices within repairs and maintenance
Relevant City & Guilds or equivalent trade qualification
Full UK driving licence
Experience supervising multi-skilled operatives and subcontractors across a range of property repairs
Ability to inspect works, identify defects and ensure remedial works are completed to the required standard
Confident managing works within occupied and fire-damaged properties, with consideration for residents and property conditions
Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple works and…