Annual salary: up to £41,696.17
Supervisor
Location: Peterborough
Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £41,696.17 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)
"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".
About the role:
We're looking for an experienced Minor Works Supervisor to join us following a new social housing contract win in Peterborough. This is a hands‑on role, split between the office and site, where you'll oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of minor works, repairs and maintenance across occupied homes, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.It's a great opportunity to be involved from the early stages of a new contract, helping to establish and develop the service locally. You'll supervise operatives and subcontractors across a range of works, making sure jobs are completed on time, residents receive a professional service and contractual targets are achieved.
Duties:
- Oversee minor works to properties requiring structural repairs, fire damage reinstatement and associated remedial works, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
- Ensure works are completed safely, on time and to agreed quality standards
- Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and resident satisfaction
- Complete pre- and post-inspections, identifying any remedial works required and ensuring these are closed out promptly
- Allocate operatives, subcontractors and resources effectively to meet workloads and contractual targets
- Plan and manage daily workloads to maximise productivity and minimise disruption to residents
- Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and contract requirements
- Monitor the quality of completed works and address any issues or defects
- Lead and support operatives, providing day‑to‑day supervision, guidance and coaching
- Identify skills gaps and support training and development within the team
- Apply HR policies relating to attendance, conduct and performance where required
- Manage operational resources including vans, tools, PPE, materials and stock
- Monitor materials usage and support effective cost control
- Use repairs and maintenance systems to monitor job progress, productivity, performance and completion
- Act as a point of contact for residents, resolving repair‑related queries or concerns professionally and promptly
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to coordinate works effectively
- Support contract mobilisation, audits and continuous improvement across the repairs service
- Assist with cost control, forecasting and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
- Provide supervisory cover during periods of absence or increased workload
- Attend toolbox talks, Health & Safety briefings, training and company meetings
- Ensure all works are delivered professionally and in line with company values
Role Criteria:
- Experience in a Minor Works Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or similar role within social housing, repairs or property maintenance
- Experience overseeing structural repairs, fire damage reinstatement and general minor works
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety, compliance and safe working practices within repairs and maintenance
- Relevant City & Guilds or equivalent trade qualification
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience supervising multi‑skilled operatives and subcontractors across a range of property repairs
- Ability to inspect works, identify defects and ensure remedial works are completed to the required standard
- Confident managing works within occupied and fire‑damaged properties, with consideration for residents and property conditions
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple works and priorities
- Practical problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, results‑focused approach
- Able to make clear decisions and resolve issues effectively on site
- Confident communicating with residents, internal teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders
- IT literate with clear written and verbal communication skills
Benefits we can offer you.
- Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform
- Company Sick Pay
- Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
- 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
- Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
- Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
- Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all t
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