Contract Type:
Permanent
Business Area:
Housing Repairs and Maintenance
Location:
Crawley - Town Hall
Supervisor
Location - Crawley
Contract - Full Time | Permanent
Salary - £46,245.00, plus great company benefits
We are looking for motivated and experienced Supervisors to join our team in Crawley, supporting the delivery of high-quality housing services on our Crawley Council contract for planned and reactive work.
This is a key role within our local operations team, responsible for ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards, whilst putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role:
The successful supervisor will take ownership of day-to-day operational delivery, leading teams on site and ensuring works are completed to agreed standards of quality, safety, and performance.
You will lead by example and promote a positive team culture. Ensuring strong relationships with clients and residents are ongoing by being proactive, organised, and results-driven.
You will:
Oversee and supervise housing maintenance activities across the contract
Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance
Ensure works are delivered on time and within budget
Produce reports on performance, productivity, and operational activities
Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety and compliance
Drive excellent customer service through professional engagement with residents and stakeholders
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and support operatives to maximise productivity and performance
Plan and allocate resources efficiently across the contract
Ensure full compliance with H&S regulations, company procedures, and quality standards
Coach, mentor, and develop team members, supporting training where needed
Monitor company assets including vans, materials, tools, and PPE
Attend client and internal meetings as required
Provide cover for other Supervisors when necessary
If you take pride in delivering a high-quality, safe service and making a real different this might be the role for you!
Key Criteria:
Trade qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent)
Proven supervisory experience in a similar environment
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance (including COSHH)
Excellent communication and people management skills
Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving ability
Customer-focused mindset
IT literate with good written and verbal communication
Full UK driving licence
Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Leading pension scheme
Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
Family friendly policies
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Vickie Rudge (Vickie.Rudge@mearsgroup.co.uk)If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
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