Repairs Supervisor
Job Title: Repairs Supervisor (PO2)
Location: Enfield
Contract Type: Temp-Perm
Working Hours: 36 hours per week (08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday)
Rate:
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PAYE: £23.88/hour
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Self-Employed/Umbrella: £29.38/hour
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Repairs Supervisor to cover a vacant post within its Housing & Regeneration team. You will be responsible for supervising a team of high-performing repairs operatives to ensure high standards of workmanship, health and safety compliance, and efficient service delivery across tenanted and void properties.
This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring a strong trade background, extensive experience in social housing, and the ability to manage multi-trade projects, diagnostics, and quality control inspections.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise and support a team of repairs operatives, ensuring high quality work and efficient use of materials.
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Undertake complex diagnostics and coordinate multi-trade repair projects, particularly for issues affecting multiple properties (e.g., major leaks).
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Provide expert knowledge across multiple trades including carpentry, plumbing, decorating, plastering, and tiling.
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Conduct regular toolbox talks and one-to-one meetings with operatives to maintain high standards and performance.
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Carry out pre- and post-inspections of tenanted properties to ensure work quality and customer satisfaction.
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Oversee the voids team, ensuring properties are turned around within agreed timescales.
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Attend evening tenant association meetings and be responsive to both internal and external customer needs.
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Ensure strict compliance with health & safety regulations in all work activities.
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Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota as required.
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Flexibly support emergency response services and attend occasional evening/weekend meetings.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Extensive experience working in social housing, ideally with a strong trade background.
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Ability to communicate effectively and fluently in English, both verbally and in writing, including use of handheld technology.
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Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; courteous and professional in all interactions.
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Strong understanding of building regulations, compliance requirements, and site operations.
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Proven experience in supervising and motivating trade operatives to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
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Knowledge and experience of statutory health & safety legislation, including conducting risk assessments and method statements.
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Ability to carry out quality control inspections and manage contractor performance.
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Flexible approach to working, including availability for out-of-hours and weekend duties.
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Experience across a range of trades carpentry, plumbing decorating, plastering and tiling.
Additional Information:
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Vehicle and fuel card will be provided by Enfield Council.
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This role is to cover a vacant post within the Building Services & Maintenance team.
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Candidates must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check