Repairs Supervisor

Axis Europe Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services specialist in the UK is seeking an experienced Repairs Supervisor to lead a team on a significant contract. This hands-on leadership role involves supervising operatives, managing project performance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in property maintenance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor and develop teams. Benefits include a competitive salary, company van, and ongoing training. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values quality workmanship in residents' homes.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Company Van + Fuel Card

Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee

Long-service awards

Discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing

1 paid volunteer day each year

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Repairs Supervisor or Senior Operative in social housing or property maintenance.
• CSCS card and supervisory safety training (SSSTS / SMSTS preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of operatives and subcontractors delivering responsive repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure jobs are completed on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Manage productivity, performance, and quality through regular monitoring and site visits.

Skills

Repairs supervision

Technical knowledge across multiple trades

Team management

Strong communication skills

IT proficiency

Job description

Axis Europe, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist with 55+ years’ experience, employing over 1,500 people and supporting 250+ clients across the UK. We deliver repairs, planned maintenance, refurbishment, compliance and fire safety, combining local, responsive teams with the scale and stability of a national group.

Role

We’re looking for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to lead a team of trade operatives on our Peabody contract.
You’ll be responsible for day-to-day supervision, performance management, and service quality, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to Axis’s high standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role supportingour long-term partnership with Peabody Housing Trust, one of London’s largest housing providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of operatives and subcontractors delivering responsive repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure jobs are completed on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Manage productivity, performance, and quality through regular monitoring and site visits.
• Review completed works, coding accuracy, and justification for variations.
• Liaise with planners, administrators, and client teams to maintain smooth workflow and accurate reporting.
• Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Deliver toolbox talks, risk assessments, and site inspections, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Support with resource planning and coordination of out-of-hours service where required.
• Build strong working relationships with residents, clients and colleagues, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Mentor apprentices and develop team capability in line with Axis standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Repairs Supervisor or Senior Operative in social housing or property maintenance.
• Excellent technical knowledge across multiple trades.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, RAMS, and compliance processes.
• Experience managing teams and monitoring performance metrics.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, mobile work management systems).
• CSCS card and supervisory safety training (SSSTS / SMSTS preferred).
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Company Van + Fuel Card
• Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee
• Long-service awards at key milestones
• Perkbox – discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing
• 1 paid volunteer day each year
• Ongoing training, support and progression, Axis promotes from within

If this opportunity interests you we would love to hear from you, what are you waiting for!

Many faces, One Axis

Many faces, One Axis. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion across all teams and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments will be made where needed.

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If you’re an experienced supervisor who takes pride in quality workmanship and values making a real impact in residents’ homes, we’d love to hear from you.