Repairs Supervisor

Reactive Repairs Supervisor

Location: Brentwood

Salary: £45,000

Contract: Temporary to Permanent (6 months temp, permanent thereafter)

The Role

A well-established social housing provider is seeking an experienced Reactive Repairs Supervisor to oversee day-to-day responsive repairs across a residential housing stock. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering stability and progression into a permanent role after an initial six-month period.

The role will be primarily based around the Brentwood area, with only occasional travel to Southend-on-Sea.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of operatives and/or contractors delivering reactive repairs

• Ensure day-to-day repairs are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard

• Monitor performance against KPIs, productivity, and quality benchmarks

• Carry out inspections of completed works and address any defects or issues

• Act as the first point of escalation for complex repairs and resident concerns

• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures

• Liaise with schedulers, surveyors, and other internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery

• Maintain accurate records using housing and repairs management systems

About You

• Proven experience in a Reactive Repairs Supervisor role within social housing or a similar environment

• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance and repairs

• Experience managing operatives or contractors in a fast-paced setting

• Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements

• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach

• Organised, decisive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

What's on Offer

• £45,000 salary

• Temp-to-perm role with guaranteed permanent placement after 6 months

• Company van and fuel card provided

• Stable patch primarily covering Brentwood, with limited travel to Southend-on-Sea

• Opportunity to join a supportive organisation with long-term prospects

To apply for this role, if it sounds of interest to you, please get in touch or submit your CV today.