Responsive Repairs Supervisor

  • Daniel Owen Ltd
  • Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire
  • 03/03/2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Responsive Repair Supervisor

Location: High Wycombe

Salary: 45,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week + Call Out & Overtime

Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card

Overview:

We are recruiting for a hands-on Working Supervisor to support a social housing provider delivering responsive maintenance and project works across occupied residential properties.

This role combines trade expertise with day-to-day supervision. You will lead from the front, supporting a team of operatives while ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality and compliance standards.



The Role

You will manage a team of approximately 12-13 operatives, acting as the first point of contact for operational matters and ensuring service delivery meets KPI, compliance, and resident satisfaction targets.



Supervision & Work Delivery

  • Supervise works through regular site visits, ensuring jobs are completed safely, on time, and to specification

  • Act as the main operational contact within your area, escalating issues where required

  • Monitor operative performance including productivity, quality of work, tablet usage, and timekeeping

  • Carry out quality assurance checks on completed jobs

  • Provide technical support, fault diagnosis, and assistance with complex repairs

  • Support parts logistics and provide hands-on site assistance where required

  • Assist in resolving customer complaints and service-related issues



Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation including CDM Regulations and COSHH

  • Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings

  • Maintain accurate H&S records including permits, near-miss logs, and incident reporting

  • Promote a proactive safety culture across the team

  • Complete weekly checks on tools, equipment, and materials

  • Ensure accurate and timely updates are recorded on the CAFM/job management system



About You

We are looking for a credible, hands-on supervisor with strong technical knowledge and the confidence to lead from the front in occupied domestic properties.



Essential Requirements:

  • SSSTS (minimum) - SMSTS desirable

  • Valid CSCS Supervisor Card

  • Recognised trade qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3)

  • Proven experience as a Working Supervisor / Working Foreman in responsive maintenance

  • Experience in occupied residential repairs, including urgent works and in-day replanning

  • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work

  • Experience working in KPI-driven environments focused on quality and compliance

  • Experience using CAFM/job management systems (e.g. Maximo, Optimise)

  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • Eligible for, or currently holding, Security Clearance (SC)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable contract within social housing, offering long-term prospects and additional earning potential through overtime and call-out.

Please sumbit your CV to this job application if this postion is of interest to you.