Repairs Supervisor – Derbyshire
Location: Derbyshire
Type: Full-time
About the Role
Bring your energy for fast‑paced repairs and people leadership to our growing WPS team in Derbyshire.
As a Repairs Supervisor, you’ll support the Project Lead day‑to‑day and step up to lead the contract when required, ensuring operations remain safe, compliant, and on track across voids, disrepair, day‑to‑day repairs, and planned works.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Running an efficient operation, optimising resources and meeting KPIs
- Managing workflows to ensure jobs are completed within target times
- Leading operatives, administrators, and subcontractors to deliver high performance
- Driving quality and customer care through inspections and communication
- Supporting onboarding, training, and team development
- Producing weekly performance reports and contributing to client reviews
- Building strong, solutions‑focused relationships with clients
- Managing variations, queries, and complaints effectively
- Ensuring health & safety compliance across all activities
- Supporting commercial performance, productivity, and cost control
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience supervising in a repairs & maintenance / multi‑trade environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and supply chain partners
- Track record of achieving KPIs and improving service delivery
- Excellent planning, organisation, and problem‑solving skills
- Strong understanding of health & safety compliance
- Confident stakeholder management and communication skills
Why Join Us
- Be part of a growing operation with real influence on how things are delivered
- Supportive team culture with development and progression opportunities
- Meaningful work that makes a real difference in local communities
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and help us deliver a safe, efficient, and customer‑focused repairs service.
Apply today and build your future with Wates Property Services.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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
Our commitments
WPS 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 wpsrecruitment@wates.co.uk
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