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Permanent

Repairs Supervisor

Edmonton
money-bag £23 - £29/hour
Posted Yesterday

Ignite Recruitmenr  are seeking an experienced Carpenter Repairs Supervisor to oversee day-to-day carpentry repairs and maintenance within social housing properties. This role is key to ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, and timely repairs. The successful candidate will lead a team of carpenters, manage repair schedules, and maintain strong communication with residents, housing officers, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate daily carpentry repair activities across social housing properties.

  • Inspect and sign off repair works to ensure compliance with housing standards and safety regulations.

  • Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide on-site support and guidance to the carpentry team.

  • Manage work orders and ensure timely completion of reactive, planned, and emergency repairs.

  • Oversee material orders, tool usage, and stock management.

  • Enforce strict health, safety, and safeguarding standards in occupied and void properties.

  • Liaise with housing officers, tenants, and subcontractors to ensure excellent customer service.

  • Mentor and train junior carpenters and apprentices.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Proven carpentry experience within housing, property maintenance, or construction.

  • Supervisory or leadership experience within a repairs/maintenance setting.

  • Strong knowledge of social housing repair standards and compliance requirements.

  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work orders.

  • Excellent communication skills with both teams and tenants.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on resident satisfaction.

  • Full UK driving licence 

Education & Experience

  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent trade qualification.

  • Minimum 5 years’ carpentry experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.

  • Experience in social housing maintenance/repairs is highly desirable.

The opportunity to make a real difference within the social housing sector.

Van and fuel will be supplied 

 Enhanced DBS check and full UK driving licence are essential

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