Repairs Team Leader/Supervisor

Repairs Team Leader/Supervisor

Location: Haywards Heath,
Pay Rate: £31.27 per hour
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Repairs Team Leader to join a well-established housing repairs and maintenance service. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to manage a front-line operational team, ensuring high-quality repair works are delivered safely, efficiently, and with a strong focus on customer service.

This role is predominantly site-based, where you will supervise trade teams, monitor performance, and ensure works are completed to the required standards while delivering value for money.

The Role

As a Repairs Team Leader, you will oversee a team of Trade Operatives and Multi-Trade Operatives delivering responsive repairs and maintenance services. You will be responsible for coordinating workloads, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and supporting the team to meet operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor a team of Trade Operatives and Multi-Trade Operatives to ensure objectives and quality standards are achieved

• Coordinate and allocate repair and maintenance tasks across relevant trades in line with service requirements and time frames

• Provide guidance on best practice, procedures, and safe working methods

• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures

• Conduct quality inspections of completed works and arrange rectification where required

• Act as a technical escalation point, supporting the team with operational issues and technical advice

• Manage tools and specialist equipment, including safety checks and storage controls

• Monitor and track performance metrics, ensuring reporting is completed in line with business requirements

• Lead on team performance management, including work allocation, monitoring completion, and supporting formal appraisals

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the service and provide cover where required

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven leadership experience managing operational or trade teams

• Strong coaching and performance management capability

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Experience with resource planning and financial awareness

• Experience conducting inspections and producing reports

Apply Now

If you're an experienced team leader within repairs, maintenance, or property services and are looking for your next opportunity to lead a high-performing operational team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this temp-to-perm opportunity.