Supervisor

Wates Group

The Role

Overview

Lead a team delivering reactive repairs to social housing, ensuring quality & safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • team lead
  • scheduling
  • resource planning
  • performance reporting
  • job monitoring
  • quality checks

Tasks

-Lead and support a team of operatives delivering reactive repairs across occupied and void social housing properties. -Assist with scheduling, resource planning, and performance reporting to meet KPIs and service targets. -Monitor and manage job progress, ensuring timely completion and high standards of workmanship. -Conduct regular quality checks and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations. -Liaise with residents, contractors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain excellent customer satisfaction.

Requirements

  • multi-trade
  • leadership
  • reactive maintenance
  • sssts
  • driving licence

What You Bring

-Strong technical knowledge across multiple trades (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, electrical, general building). -Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills. -Proven experience in reactive maintenance within the social housing sector. -SSSTS certification – essential for site supervision. -A full UK driving licence.

Benefits

-Competitive salary and benefits, including a company vehicle or allowance, pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement. -Opportunities for professional development and career progression. -A supportive and collaborative working environment.

The Company

About Wates Group

-Provides integrated solutions across sectors like residential, commercial, and infrastructure. -Has played a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK's most notable projects, including landmark developments and large-scale infrastructure projects. -Committed to innovation in construction techniques and sustainable building practices. -Notable projects include iconic residential communities, advanced industrial facilities, and complex public sector developments. -Collaborates with government entities, private sector clients, and developers in long-term partnerships. -Remains a family-owned company, upholding a legacy of trust, quality, and commitment to the built environment.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Healthcare

Residential

Commercial

Engineering

Facilities Management Services

Fit out and Refurbishment

House Builder Joint Ventures

Residential Partnerships

Public Sector Frameworks

Security Clearance

-standard disclosure and barring service (dbs) check required at offer stage. -additional pre‑employment checks may be required. -potential national security vetting as indicated by provided link.