Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

Lead a team to deliver reactive and planned maintenance for occupied social housing.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• reporting
• maintenance supervision
• asset management
• resource allocation
• quality inspection

Tasks

-Oversee material usage and procurement to ensure cost-effective operations -Liaise with client representatives, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate service delivery -Support contract mobilisation, compliance audits, and service improvement initiatives -Use system reports to track performance, resource deployment, and asset condition -Ensure all activities reflect company values and maintain a professional image at all times -Lead and support a team of operatives, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management -Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards -Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure resident satisfaction -Allocate resources and operatives effectively to meet service targets and contractual obligations -Act as a key point of contact for residents, ensuring professional communication and issue resolution -Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, COSHH, and company procedures -Enforce HR policies including attendance, conduct, and grievance procedures -Carry out quality inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented where necessary -Attend toolbox talks, training sessions, and formal company meetings -Supervise day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance works across occupied properties -Monitor and maintain company assets including vehicles, tools, PPE, and van stock -Manage work schedules and priorities to minimise disruption to residents -Identify training needs and coordinate development opportunities for team members -Assist with budget control, forecasting, and identifying operational efficiencies -Provide cover for other supervisors during absence or peak periods

Requirements

• health & safety
• city & guilds
• uk licence
• problem solving
• maintenance
• people management

What You Bring

-Proven track record of managing, monitoring, recording, and reporting Health & Safety and compliance activities -IT literate with confident oral and written communication skills -City & Guilds or equivalent in a relevant trade discipline -Strong planning and organisational abilities -Full, valid UK driving licence -Willingness to be part of the out of hours rota -Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH -Problem-solving mindset with a results-driven approach -Strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence -Working knowledge of Schedule of Rates -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills -Decisive decision-making under pressure -Experience delivering planned and reactive maintenance in occupied properties -Previous experience in a Maintenance Supervisor or similar supervisory role within housing or property maintenance -Ability to negotiate and influence across teams and stakeholders -Effective people management with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams

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Benefits

-Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. -Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more. -25 days annual leave plus bank holidays -Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! -Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

About Mears Group Plc

-Rapid growth through acquisitions and organic expansion. -Specialist teams provide rapid-response and planned maintenance, refurbishment, boiler servicing, fire safety, and retrofitting services. -Delivers tailored care-with-housing schemes and manages tenancies, leaseholds, and emergency accommodation. -Builds affordable homes, handles capital works, and offers full lifecycle facilities management. -Strategic acquisitions have shaped its full-service housing platform.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must have right to work in the uk.

Security Clearance

-roles require relevant background, identity & security checks before employment.