Repairs Supervisor

Novax Recruitment are currently hiring for a Repairs Supervisor in the Camden area.

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30, 36 hours week.

GBP22.56 - GBP24.56 PAYE.

Roles and Responsibilities:

To be responsible for the management and development of operational trade staff delivering customer focused works in line with business objectives and ensuring effective performance management of the in-house delivery teams. To undertake inspections on building repairs/defects related to the building fabric, mechanical, plumbing and electrical repairs to the homes of tenants and residents including collection of information, measurements and tests. Specify, manage and control works and ensure solutions are provided in the form of clear and precise reports. Survey potential complaint work to find resolution. Provide accurate reports for case management, reporting on repairs and ensure solutions are provided. Conduct pre, during and post inspections of properties ensuring quality from trade staff, issuing remedial snag lists where required and manage delivery within agreed timescales and standards. Carry out inspections/surveys of repair instances that have been escalated from the trade staff or planners, producing scope of works to resolve the repair or refer to complex or major works where necessary. Provide support and guidance to housing management teams when technically challenging situations occur. Daily monitor and update all IT work flow systems to ensure previous trades staff work updates are captured and recorded at the earliest opportunity. Checking trades staff have followed the No Access and Follow on Procedures. Identify works to be moved up in priority when required. Work closely with the planning team leaders to identify procedural discrepancies of PDA usage. Work closely with the repairs teams to coordinate work associated with the properties and recall works to minimise duplication of resource. Discharge the Division's responsibilities under the Camden Safety Risk Management Model and manage all aspects of health and safety and compliance at all times. Authorise payments and expenditure in accordance with delegated authority People Management Responsibilities:

Line management of a team of trade staff. Champions quality and customer satisfaction. To establish, maintain and develop effective working relationships with the trade staff, stakeholders, external agencies, specialist suppliers and all other relevant groups/companies. Balance tasks, along with team and individual responsibilities in a way that increases the efficiency, professionalism and value to the Council in all aspects of service delivery. Actively contribute to the development of relationships with key stakeholders and ensure close partnership working to obtain the best value for money and most efficient ways of working in support of the Council's housing objectives. Work in partnership with other repairs management teams to deliver an efficient repairs service borough wide. Technical Knowledge and Experience:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a building trade.Excellent technical knowledge and inter-personal skills including the ability to work both independently and collaborativelyExtensive experience supervising reactive repairs/void service for social housing.Extensive experience supervising a direct delivery workforce.Experience of working in a high volume maintenance/void environment.Experience of providing clear and precise technical reports for use outside of the department.Up to date understanding of health and safety responsibilities of a maintenance service, preferable IOSH Managing Safely.An understanding of employment law, policies and systems such as H&S, QA systems.Good planning and organisational skills.Good IT skills and the use of Excel and MS Office are essential. If YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OUR REPAIRS SUPERVISOR VACANCY, CONTACT LUCAS ON .