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Annual salary: up to £40,914.88
** Repairs and Maintenance Supervisor
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* Location:

Peterborough
**** Full Time Permanent
**** Salary up to £40,914.88*
* ** per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
**** 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday
- Friday)**“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”.
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* About the role:

** 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.
** Duties:
*** 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
** Role Criteria:
*** 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
** Benefits we can offer you.
*** 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,…