Building Maintenance Supervisor

Building Maintenance Supervisor

Location: London Kensal Road W10

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week)

Salary: £42,840 per annum + company van, fuel card, and benefits package

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, staff rewards, volunteering leave, family‑friendly policies

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.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong operational oversight, excellent communication and a commitment to service excellence. You’ll manage trades and subcontractors, carry out inspections, and ensure compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct pre‑ and post‑inspections on internal and external tenanted and void properties
• Inspect works at height including doors, windows, and snagging on scaffolding
• Supervise and coordinate tradespeople and subcontractors across multiple workstreams
• Oversee planned, cyclical, and responsive repairs to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery
• Ensure all works meet industry standards and building regulations
• Log works and generate reports using PDA systems and Excel
• Provide excellent customer care and resolve issues professionally
• Monitor productivity, resource allocation, and contract profitability
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, quality, and compliance
• Compile management reports on operational activities and performance
• Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols and company operating procedures
• Damp & mould inspections

Role Criteria

• A full valid UK manual driving licence
• Experience in the above duties
• Proven experience supervising operatives within the repairs and maintenance sector
• A trade background with hands‑on knowledge of building maintenance practices
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi‑trade teams
• Damp & mould experience
• Ability to carry out inspections and assess work against quality standards
• Comfortable working at height and inspecting scaffolding‑based works
• Strong understanding of planned, cyclical, and responsive repair programmes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use PDA systems and Excel for reporting and logging tasks
• Strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence
• Organisational and planning skills to manage resources and meet deadlines

Benefits We Can Offer You.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work
• Volunteering leave – paid volunteering in the community in support of our social value commitment
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share‑save scheme, and more
• Family‑friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over three months and have less than nine points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant background, identity & security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Laura Bourne (laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk)

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand diverse experiences. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.