We have a fantastic opportunity for a Voids Supervisor to join our maintenance team in Canning Town, London. This team delivers a first-class repairs service on behalf of our social housing client. As Voids Supervisor you will manage and coordinate all void property works, ensuring properties are turned around quickly, safely, and to a high standard in preparation for new tenancies.
Rydon Maintenance is a provider of responsive/reactive repairs, planned maintenance, voids and small works projects for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. For over 40 years, we've recruited talented and innovative people to maintain homes, hospitals, care homes and more. Using the latest technology we ensure properties are well maintained, efficient and fit for purpose
Job Purpose
As Voids Supervisor you will oversee the end-to-end management of void properties, ensuring properties are turned around efficiently and cost-effectively, minimising void periods, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities include;
- Manage the voids process from tenancy termination to re-let, ensuring timely and cost-efficient property turnaround.
- Coordinate inspections, repairs, and maintenance works required to bring void properties up to a re-let standard.
- Liaise with contractors, internal maintenance teams, and housing officers to ensure timely delivery of void works.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as void turnaround time, cost, and property condition.
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce re-let times.
- Manage budgets and ensure cost control measures are in place and adhered to.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, housing standards, and legislative requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of voids and produce regular reports for senior management.
We will provide;
- A competitive starting salary
- Company van and fuel card.
- 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days.
- Pension Scheme: 4% contributory.
- Eyecare vouchers and free flu Vaccinations
- Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare
- 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
- Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
- Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
- Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
- Opportunities for you to progress your career across the business
By joining Rydon, you become part of a talented, dedicated team and this is an exciting and varied role with an excellent opportunity to develop and grow within our highly regarded team.
Experience Required
- Proven experience in voids or property management, preferably within social housing
- Trade background (e.g., plumbing, carpentry) or construction-related qualification is often advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of housing maintenance, voids processes, and re-let standards.
- Experience in managing contractors and in-house teams.
- Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively.
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety and housing regulations.
- Full UK driving licence
Additional Information
As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.
Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.
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