Repairs Supervisor

Repairs Supervisor - FRA / Social Housing

Location: North London
Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing
Pay Rate: £27 per hour (umbrella/PAYE options available)

Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Repairs Supervisor with strong Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) knowledge to support a social housing provider covering North London . This is an ongoing temporary contract, ideal for a hands-on supervisor who can manage operatives and contractors, ensure compliance with fire safety requirements, and maintain a high-quality repairs service across occupied properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day delivery of responsive repairs across housing stock in North London.

• Manage operatives and subcontractors, ensuring productivity, quality, and H&S compliance.

• Oversee FRA remedial works , ensuring all fire risk actions are completed to standard and documented correctly.

• Conduct site visits, inspections, and post-works quality checks.

• Diagnose property issues and arrange appropriate repair solutions promptly.

• Maintain strong resident communication, addressing queries and resolving complaints professionally.

• Work closely with internal teams including planners, surveyors, and asset managers.

• Manage materials, scheduling, and resources to optimise efficiency.

• Keep accurate records of works and updates on housing management systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience supervising repairs/maintenance in social housing .

• Solid understanding of FRA remedial works and fire safety compliance.

• Strong technical knowledge of building repairs, maintenance, and building pathology.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

• IT-literate with good reporting and record-keeping ability.

• Full UK driving licence (patch-based covering North London).

Contract Details

• Ongoing temporary contract with strong potential for extension.

• £27 per hour , depending on payment method.

• Immediate start available.

• Patch-based role across North London .

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work with a respected provider with a strong pipeline of maintenance and safety works.

• Role with meaningful impact, combining day-to-day repairs management and essential FRA compliance.

• Competitive hourly rate and long-term prospects.