Repairs & Empty Homes Supervisor
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,363 to £38,220 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Castle House, Great North Rd, Newark |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Newark and Sherwood District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000407 |
Summary
Repairs and Empty Homes Supervisor (Planned Works, Damp and Disrepair)
Housing Maintenance and Asset Management
Permanent, 37 hours per week
NS10 £36,363-£38,220 per annum, pay award pending
Lead the Way in Creating Safe, Healthy Homes for Our Community
Are you an experienced and suitably qualified Housing Repairs / Maintenance Supervisor looking for your next challenge? We’re building a brand-new team to lead and deliver essential works related to damp, mould, and disrepair in our housing stock—and we want you to be a part of it.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key leadership role within our organisation, coordinating a dedicated team of trades operatives and surveyors, and managing external contractors to ensure high-quality service delivery. You’ll be instrumental in helping us meet our regulatory obligations, including those under Awaab’s Law, while keeping customer focus at the heart of everything we do.
In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Competitive salary
Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 26 days and increasing with service
Free car parking
A variety of family-friendly benefits
Flexi-time and hybrid working arrangements
One day’s paid volunteering leave per annum
Access to a health cashback plan and employee benefits platform
£10/month gym membership at one of our four district gyms
What you’ll do:
Ensure timely response and resolution of damp and mould cases in line with Awaab’s Law
Oversee disrepair works, ensuring completion within required timeframes
Support delivery of the planned maintenance contract, meeting service standards and performance targets
Manage a team of operatives and contractors, fostering high morale and strong performance
Provide technical advice to the Repairs Customer Service and Works Planning team
Consult with tenants on works and fittings, ensuring their voices are heard
Investigate and resolve complaints with professionalism and care
Monitor service demand and support ongoing delivery with the Repairs and Voids Manager
What we’re looking for:
Demonstrable experience managing building maintenance or workforces
Proven ability to supervise teams and drive high performance
Strong planning and prioritisation skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
This is your chance to take on a leadership role that truly makes a difference—helping us deliver safe, comfortable homes and outstanding service to our tenants. Ready to lead with purpose?
We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture focused on delivering our best for customers. We pride ourselves on our organisational culture and regularly receive positive feedback from employees. Our internal engagement programme ensures staff voices are heard, and they remain informed about Council activities and events.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Anne Lewis at Anne.Lewis@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.
Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.
Closing Date: 19 March 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed.
Housing Maintenance and Asset Management
Permanent, 37 hours per week
NS10 £36,363-£38,220 per annum, pay award pending
Lead the Way in Creating Safe, Healthy Homes for Our Community
Are you an experienced and suitably qualified Housing Repairs / Maintenance Supervisor looking for your next challenge? We’re building a brand-new team to lead and deliver essential works related to damp, mould, and disrepair in our housing stock—and we want you to be a part of it.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key leadership role within our organisation, coordinating a dedicated team of trades operatives and surveyors, and managing external contractors to ensure high-quality service delivery. You’ll be instrumental in helping us meet our regulatory obligations, including those under Awaab’s Law, while keeping customer focus at the heart of everything we do.
In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Competitive salary
Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 26 days and increasing with service
Free car parking
A variety of family-friendly benefits
Flexi-time and hybrid working arrangements
One day’s paid volunteering leave per annum
Access to a health cashback plan and employee benefits platform
£10/month gym membership at one of our four district gyms
What you’ll do:
Ensure timely response and resolution of damp and mould cases in line with Awaab’s Law
Oversee disrepair works, ensuring completion within required timeframes
Support delivery of the planned maintenance contract, meeting service standards and performance targets
Manage a team of operatives and contractors, fostering high morale and strong performance
Provide technical advice to the Repairs Customer Service and Works Planning team
Consult with tenants on works and fittings, ensuring their voices are heard
Investigate and resolve complaints with professionalism and care
Monitor service demand and support ongoing delivery with the Repairs and Voids Manager
What we’re looking for:
Demonstrable experience managing building maintenance or workforces
Proven ability to supervise teams and drive high performance
Strong planning and prioritisation skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
This is your chance to take on a leadership role that truly makes a difference—helping us deliver safe, comfortable homes and outstanding service to our tenants. Ready to lead with purpose?
We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture focused on delivering our best for customers. We pride ourselves on our organisational culture and regularly receive positive feedback from employees. Our internal engagement programme ensures staff voices are heard, and they remain informed about Council activities and events.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Anne Lewis at Anne.Lewis@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.
Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.
Closing Date: 19 March 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed.