Supervisor

Lambeth, Greater London

£27/hour

Job Title: Reactive Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Lambeth, South London
Rate: £27.00 per hour + Paid Mileage
Contract: Temporary Ongoing (Minimum 6 Months)
Sector: Social Housing / Housing Association Maintenance
Reactive Maintenance Supervisor
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Reactive Maintenance Supervisor to work with a leading Housing Association maintenance contractor covering Lambeth and surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a supervisor with a background in social housing repairs and maintenance to oversee a team of operatives delivering reactive maintenance works across occupied properties.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while maintaining excellent customer service levels.
Key Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day reactive maintenance operations across Lambeth.
Manage a team of operatives including Multi Traders, Carpenters, Plumbers, and Electricians.
Carry out site visits, quality inspections, and post-work checks.
Ensure repairs are completed within agreed KPIs and service level agreements.
Monitor productivity, performance, and attendance of operatives.
Provide technical support and guidance to the workforce.
Liaise with tenants, clients, housing officers, and internal teams.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
Resolve issues and complaints professionally and efficiently.
Complete reports, audits, and performance updates using company systems.

Requirements

Minimum 6 months' experience working as a Maintenance Supervisor, Repairs Supervisor, or Trades Supervisor.
Experience within social housing, housing association, or local authority maintenance contracts.
Strong knowledge of reactive maintenance and property repairs.
Experience managing directly employed trades operatives and subcontractors.
Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy workload.
Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Desirable

SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
Trade background (Carpentry, Plumbing, Multi Trade, Electrical, etc.).
Experience using repairs management systems such as DRS, Northgate, or similar.

What We Offer

£27.00 per hour.
Paid mileage.
Minimum 6-month contract with potential for extension.
Immediate start available.
Opportunity to work with a well-established social housing maintenance contractor.
Supportive team environment and ongoing contract opportunities.

If you have experience supervising reactive maintenance works within social housing and are looking for your next contract opportunity in Lambeth, apply today with your CV

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