Property Maintenance Supervisor

  • Orange Cat Recruitment
  • Richmond, Surrey
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Property Maintenance Supervisor (Estates)

Richmond, Twickenham & Mortlake

£40,000 + excellent benefits. Opportunity to 'live in' rent free in two bedroom cottage

The Role -

This is a hands on, senior position supporting a well established charitable organisation across multiple residential estates.

You'll take ownership of maintenance, repairs and site standards, ensuring everything is safe, well maintained and operating smoothly for residents.

This is a proactive, practical role suited to someone who enjoys fixing, improving and taking real ownership - not just overseeing.

What you'll be doing

  • Carrying out hands on maintenance and repairs (plumbing, carpentry, general building works)
  • Managing and supporting Assistant Caretakers
  • Conducting site inspections and proactively identifying issues
  • Overseeing external contractors and monitoring work quality
  • Maintaining high standards across communal and external areas
  • Handling seasonal and reactive maintenance tasks
  • Acting as a key on site presence across multiple estates

What we're looking for

  • Strong hands on maintenance experience (essential)
  • Able to carry out repairs confidently and independently
  • Background in facilities, estates or property maintenance
  • Experience overseeing others or coordinating workloads
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Organised, reliable and proactive
  • Comfortable in a physically active role

Nice to have

  • Trade background (plumbing, carpentry etc.)
  • Experience in housing / residential estates
  • Health & safety knowledge

Important

This role would not suit someone whose experience has been limited to cleaning or basic caretaking duties.

What's on offer

  • Salary up to £40,000
  • Vehicle costs covered (MOT, servicing, insurance)
  • Varied, autonomous role with real ownership
  • Supportive and stable organisation
  • Potential on site accommodation option

In return the Property Maintenance Supervisor will receive a basic salary of £40,000. You will also receive 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. The company offer a company pension and on going training and development. All vehicle costs covered including MOT, servicing and insurance.