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Job details
Posting date: 15 July 2025
Salary: £42,000 to £44,000 per year
Additional salary information: Van + Fuel Card
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 July 2025
Location: West London, London, W5 5JY
Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: DO SUPERVISOR_1752588732

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Summary

Job Title: Supervisor - Social Housing
Location: West London
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £44,000 per annum

About the Role:
We are working with a well-established housing provider in South London seeking an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join their team on a permanent contract. This key role involves overseeing day-to-day operations for responsive repairs, void refurbishments, and damp & mould works across a portfolio of social housing stock.

You'll be leading a team of operatives and/or contractors, ensuring high-quality work delivery, customer satisfaction, and compliance with all safety and legislative standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and manage responsive repair works, void property refurbishments, and damp & mould remediation.

  • Conduct pre- and post-inspections to ensure works meet quality, specification, and health & safety standards.

  • Coordinate and manage a team of operatives and subcontractors, providing guidance and performance management.

  • Monitor progress of works to ensure completion within agreed timeframes and budgets.

  • Liaise with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain excellent service standards.

  • Ensure void turnaround times are minimised while maintaining lettable standards.

  • Maintain accurate records, update systems, and report on progress, KPIs, and service delivery outcomes.

  • Support compliance with housing regulations, internal policies, and health & safety legislation.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within social housing repairs/maintenance.

  • Strong knowledge of void works, damp & mould treatment, and general responsive repairs.

  • Trade background or relevant technical qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, etc.).

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Sound understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements in housing.

  • IT-literate with experience using repairs or asset management systems.

  • Full UK driving licence (company van provided).

Desirable:

  • SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.

  • Previous experience working for a housing association, local authority, or maintenance contractor.

  • Familiarity with South London housing stock and related challenges.

How to Apply:
If you're an experienced supervisor with a strong background in social housing repairs and a passion for service delivery, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

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