Repairs Supervisor

Ignite Recruitmenr are seeking an experienced Carpenter Repairs Supervisor to oversee day-to-day carpentry repairs and maintenance within social housing properties. This role is key to ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, and timely repairs. The successful candidate will lead a team of carpenters, manage repair schedules, and maintain strong communication with residents, housing officers, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily carpentry repair activities across social housing properties.

• Inspect and sign off repair works to ensure compliance with housing standards and safety regulations.

• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide on-site support and guidance to the carpentry team.

• Manage work orders and ensure timely completion of reactive, planned, and emergency repairs.

• Oversee material orders, tool usage, and stock management.

• Enforce strict health, safety, and safeguarding standards in occupied and void properties.

• Liaise with housing officers, tenants, and subcontractors to ensure excellent customer service.

• Mentor and train junior carpenters and apprentices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven carpentry experience within housing, property maintenance, or construction.

• Supervisory or leadership experience within a repairs/maintenance setting.

• Strong knowledge of social housing repair standards and compliance requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work orders.

• Excellent communication skills with both teams and tenants.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on resident satisfaction.

• Full UK driving licence

Education & Experience

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent trade qualification.

• Minimum 5 years carpentry experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.

• Experience in social housing maintenance/repairs is highly desirable.

The opportunity to make a real difference within the social housing sector.

Van and fuel will be supplied

Enhanced DBS check and full UK driving licence are essential