Wates Group
Repairs Supervisor
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Join Our Team – Repairs Supervisor
We're looking for a skilled and motivated Repairs Supervisor to oversee our responsive maintenance services across social housing properties in Birmingham. If you have solid experience in managing day-to-day repairs, voids, and planned works, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
🔧 Your Role Will Include
- Leading a team of operatives to deliver high-quality repairs and void property refurbishments.
- Ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to a professional standard.
- Tracking performance, quality, and adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Communicating effectively with tenants, housing teams, and external contractors to resolve issues and maintain service excellence.
- Assisting with scheduling, resource allocation, and progress reporting.
📋 What We're Looking For
- SSSTS certification (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) – a must-have.
- Proven experience in social housing maintenance, including reactive repairs and voids.
- Strong understanding of multiple trades – kitchens, bathrooms, electrical, and general building.
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
- A full UK driving licence.
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🎁 What You'll Get
- A collaborative and supportive work culture.
- Career progression and training opportunities.
- Competitive benefits including a company vehicle or allowance, pension scheme, and generous holiday package.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
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Our Commitments
WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at wpsrecruitment@wates.co.uk
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