Repairs Supervisor – North Area

Company: London Borough of Hillingdon
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Location: London
Job Description:

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to lead a busy repairs team delivering responsive repairs and void works across the borough. This is a key operational management role responsible for ensuring repairs are delivered efficiently, safely and to a high standard, while maintaining excellent customer service and strong team performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a repairs team delivering responsive and void repairs.
  • Oversee scheduling, inspections, fault diagnosis and repair delivery.
  • Manage planners, lead operatives and up to 20 operatives.
  • Ensure repairs are completed to quality, compliance and performance standards.
  • Support contractor and supplier management across the service.
  • Investigate complaints, disrepair cases and service issues where required.
  • Monitor budgets, performance data and operational systems.
  • Deliver toolbox talks and promote health & safety best practice.
  • Support service improvement and continuous performance management.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Strong team management and operational leadership experience.
  • Knowledge of housing repairs, inspections and maintenance processes.
  • Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service performance.
  • Strong organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • A resident‑focused approach and commitment to service improvement.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours.
  • 36‑hour week.
  • Generous holiday entitlement increasing with length of service.
  • Hillingdon sports & leisure discounts.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing, voluntary pension).
  • Cycle to work scheme with parking, lockers and showers.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme and Credit Union membership.
  • Vivup benefits.
  • Mental health support and counselling services.
  • Travel support including season ticket loans and free car parking.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. All employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026