Repairs Supervisor

Repairs Supervisor

Join WPS and lead a team that makes a real difference in the community!

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Repairs Supervisor to manage a skilled team of operatives delivering high-quality responsive repairs across social housing properties in Walton on Thames.

🔧 What You'll Do

• ✅ Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the responsive repairs team
• 🕒 Ensure all repair works are completed on time and to the highest standards
• 🏗️ Carry out site visits and oversee office-based planning and reporting
• 📊 Monitor team performance, compliance, and health & safety requirements
• 🤝 Build strong relationships with residents, contractors, and internal teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively

👷 What We're Looking For

• 📜 SSSTS certification (minimum requirement)
• 🛠️ Proven experience in social housing repairs
• 💼 Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• 🏢 Ability to work across both site and office environments
• 📍 Local to Crawley with a full UK driving licence

🌟 Desirable Skills

• 🏘️ Previous experience managing repairs within a social housing setting
• 💻 Familiarity with housing management systems and reporting tools

✨ Why Join WPS?
You'll be part of a supportive team that values quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for career development, and the chance to make a positive impact in the community.

✅ Ready to take the next step? Apply today and help us keep homes safe and well-maintained!

Our commitments:  

Wates 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 recruitment@wates.co.uk