Supervisor

Location: Finsbury Park

Job Type: Trades and Labour

Contract: Full Time/Flexible Working

Application Deadline: 22 May 2025

The Vacancy

Here at Wates we have an opportunity for a Responsive Repairs Supervisor to join the team within our Responsive Maintenance division on on of our largest social housing contracts.

You will be working out of our Finsbury Park and Ealing offices so being flexible re travel is key.

The role includes management of approx 12 operatives at a time on our Day to Day workstream however we are also looking for the right Supervisor to get stuck in with the day job when needed.

Key Accountabilities will include:

  • Ensure high quality service is provided with the management of the work scheduling in accordance with company procedures, standards and SLAs
  • Represent Wates at client and resident performance meetings as requested by the Operations Manager
  • Manage the responsive repairs function to ensure consistent performance against targets
  • Effective and efficient management of material costs and ensure that all are following correct processes and procedures
  • Monitor quality of work through inspection, inspection reports, analysis of key performance indicators and analysis of customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Lead, manage and contribute to the development of your team and determine optimum employment levels to comply with the provision of the service

Key Requirements:

You must have a full UK driving licence, SSSTS qualification and ideally come from a multiskilled trade background.

SMSTS and Asbestos Awareness would be advantageous too

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting


Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

  • Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
  • Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
  • Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.