Plymouth Community Homes, a social housing association with more than 16,000 homes, is recruiting a supervisor to lead damp and disrepair work across its stock. The post covers inspecting properties, diagnosing defects, overseeing repairs and managing contractors, with direct contact with residents. It suits someone with property repair, maintenance or surveying experience who is ready to take on supervisory responsibility. A full UK driving licence is required.
What the job involves
- Investigate damp, mould and disrepair and propose practical fixes
- Inspect occupied and empty properties
- Draw up schedules of work and repair specifications
- Oversee repairs, minor improvements and planned maintenance projects
- Assess and support the management of disrepair cases
- Monitor contractors against quality standards
- Carry out health and safety inspections
- Build positive working relationships with residents
- Coach and develop colleagues
- Help drive service improvements
What's required
Experience
- Experience in property repairs, maintenance, construction, surveying or a similar property setting
- Experience identifying defects and finding practical solutions
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of property repairs and building maintenance
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Managing several jobs and priorities at once
- Confidence working with contractors, customers and colleagues
- Proactive approach and commitment to quality workmanship
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
What's offered
- Excellent pension with generous employer contributions
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30, plus bank holidays
- Holiday trading scheme
- Free onsite gym and changing facilities
- Three paid volunteering days a year
- Free employee assistance programme with counselling
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Cycle to Work scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
