Repairs Team Leader/Supervisor

Repairs Team Leader/Supervisor

Location: Haywards Heath,
Pay Rate: 31.27 per hour
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Repairs Team Leader to join a well-established housing repairs and maintenance service. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to manage a front-line operational team, ensuring high-quality repair works are delivered safely, efficiently, and with a strong focus on customer service.

This role is predominantly site-based, where you will supervise trade teams, monitor performance, and ensure works are completed to the required standards while delivering value for money.

As a Repairs Team Leader, you will oversee a team of Trade Operatives and Multi-Trade Operatives delivering responsive repairs and maintenance services. You will be responsible for coordinating workloads, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and supporting the team to meet operational objectives.

• Supervise and monitor a team of Trade Operatives and Multi-Trade Operatives to ensure objectives and quality standards are achieved

• Coordinate and allocate repair and maintenance tasks across relevant trades in line with service requirements and time frames

• Provide guidance on best practice, procedures, and safe working methods

• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures

• Conduct quality inspections of completed works and arrange rectification where required

• Act as a technical escalation point, supporting the team with operational issues and technical advice

• Manage tools and specialist equipment, including safety checks and storage controls

• Monitor and track performance metrics, ensuring reporting is completed in line with business requirements

• Lead on team performance management, including work allocation, monitoring completion, and supporting formal appraisals

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the service and provide cover where required

• Proven leadership experience managing operational or trade teams

• Strong coaching and performance management capability

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Experience with resource planning and financial awareness

• Experience conducting inspections and producing reports

If you're an experienced team leader within repairs, maintenance, or property services and are looking for your next opportunity to lead a high-performing operational team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this temp-to-perm opportunity.