Supervisor -Reactive Repairs

Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing (Reactive Repairs)

Location: West London

Salary: £23.50

Contract: 12-Week Temporary Contract to Permenant Contract

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join a respected social housing provider in West London. This is a 12-week temporary role with a strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving the quality and efficiency of housing repairs services. You will be responsible for overseeing reactive maintenance works, managing operatives and contractors, and ensuring residents receive a responsive, high-quality service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day reactive repairs across social housing properties.

• Allocate workloads to operatives and subcontractors, ensuring jobs are completed within agreed timescales and budgets.

• Carry out property inspections and post-works checks to maintain quality and compliance standards.

• Act as the main point of contact for residents, ensuring excellent communication and customer satisfaction.

• Monitor and report on contractor performance, KPIs, and quality of works.

• Ensure all repairs are delivered in line with housing standards, contract requirements, and health & safety legislation.

• Work closely with the wider repairs and asset management teams to resolve issues and drive service improvements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Repairs Supervisor within the social housing sector - essential.

• Strong technical understanding of reactive maintenance and property repairs.

• Experience managing teams of operatives and/or subcontractors.

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

• Knowledge of housing legislation, compliance, and health & safety regulations.

• Strong communication skills with a resident-focused approach.

• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's on Offer

• 12-week temporary contract with the opportunity to go permanent.

• Competitive hourly rate with long-term career potential.

• Role based in West London within a well-established social housing organisation.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join a respected organisation delivering essential services to residents in West London. If you have a strong background in reactive repairs and want to secure a role with genuine progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.