Supervisor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Building Maintenance

Repairs and Maintenance Supervisor

Annual salary: up to £40,914.88 per annum, plus company van & fuel card.

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday-Friday).

Location:

Peterborough

Full Time Permanent.

"A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was over 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company".

We’re looking for an experienced Supervisor to join us following a new social housing contract win in Peterborough. This is a hands‑on role, split between the office and site, where you’ll be responsible for overseeing reactive repairs in occupied homes.

It’s a great opportunity to be involved from the early stages of a new contract, helping to establish the service locally with a strong flow of ongoing work. You’ll have a real influence on how the repairs service is delivered, making sure homes are kept safe, compliant, and well maintained for residents, and making a genuine difference day to day.

• Supervise the day‑to‑day delivery of responsive repairs across occupied homes
• Ensure all repairs are completed safely, on time, and to agreed quality standards
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor repairs progress, resolve issues, and maintain resident satisfaction
• Inspection of the equipment
• Allocate operatives, subcontractors, and resources effectively to meet repairs KPIs and contractual targets
• Plan and manage repairs workloads to minimise disruption to residents
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures across all repairs activity
• Complete post‑inspection quality checks and ensure remedial actions are closed out
• Lead, support, and performance‑manage repairs operatives, providing day‑to‑day supervision and coaching
• Identify skills gaps and support training and development within the repairs team
• Apply HR policies relating to attendance, conduct, and performance management
• Manage repairs assets including vans, tools, PPE, and van stock
• Monitor materials usage and order supplies to support cost‑effective repairs delivery
• Use repairs systems and reports to track performance, productivity, and job completion
• Act as a point of contact for residents, resolving repairs issues professionally and promptly
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate repairs delivery
• Support contract mobilisation, audits, and continuous improvement within repairs services
• Assist with cost control, forecasting, and identifying efficiencies within repairs operations
• Provide supervisory cover during absences or peak repairs demand
• Attend toolbox talks, repairs briefings, training, and company meetings
• Ensure all repairs activities reflect company values and a professional service at all times

• Experience in a Maintenance Supervisor or similar role within housing or repairs
• Experience in managing Health & Safety and compliance within repairs operations
• Relevant City & Guilds (or equivalent) trade qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to lead, supervise, and develop repairs teams
• Confident communicator with a practical, customer‑focused approach
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, results‑driven mindset
• Effective planning and organisation in a fast‑paced repairs environment
• Able to make clear decisions under pressure
• Confident working with internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• IT literate with clear written and verbal communication skills

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave – Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

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