1,382 Necessary Repairs jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client is looking for a Repairs Supervisor for a short term interim role based in Wrexham.

This role is to assist the Repairs Manager in the day to day running of the DLO and Voids department.

Pre and post inspections of work carried out by the direct labour team and manage the workforce planning.

Pay is 35.00 per hour - 40hrs per week

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contracts Supervisor
Conrwall – Truro

About Us:
Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment - from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales.

We supply candidates from operative to executive level and are currently working with a social housing building & maintenance contractor, who are looking for a Repairs Supervisor based in central Cornwall.
 
Day to Day:
To manage the voids refurbishment process on social housing properties in and around the West Cornwall area.

Job role:

• Day to day management of domestic responsive repairs works in various site locations
• Visiting properties, scoping works
• Arranging and managing trades on site
• H&S on site
• Toolbox talks and regular site meetings.
• IT literate

Requirements (Skills & Qualifications):

• Building related qualification - NVQ, HNC or equivalent
• Time served tradesman with people management experience
• Excellent H&S and building knowledge.
• Strong CDM experience
• Strong people management skills

Please apply or contact Kirsty at Build Recruitment for further details on (phone number removed).

Repairs Planner – Building Maintenance
Location: Gosport, Hampshire
Salary: £26,500 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Repairs Planner to join a well-established property maintenance team, supporting a large and diverse housing portfolio.

• Plan and coordinate repair and maintenance works to ensure smooth delivery.

• Liaise with engineers, contractors, and residents to schedule works efficiently.

• Monitor progress, update internal systems, and ensure resources are allocated effectively.

• Work to strict KPIs and service levels to maintain high standards of performance.

• Previous experience in repairs planning or scheduling within property or building maintenance.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Strong IT skills, including planning software and MS Office.

• Competitive salary of £26,500 per annum.

• Stable and secure position with a reputable organisation.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Repairs Supervisor
North/North-East London
£42k - £46k Van and fuel card
Repairs and Maintenance

Build Recruitment are proud to be representing a leading social housing contractor based in the London area who are looking for a highly skilled Repairs Supervisor to join their team. They are looking for a Supervisor who is experienced in overseeing reactive repairs.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place and adhered to
• Control the commercial aspects of the supply chain gearing maximum leverage and work seamlessly within the business
• Responsible for overseeing some members of the team in Reactive Maintenance
• Firm Understanding of Schedule of Rates for Building Works
• Previous experience working in the social housing/local authority sector
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being reliable and punctual
• Must hold a manual driving licence
• Must hold a SSSTS/SMSTS

Key Knowledge:

• Social Housing, Building Contractor and local authority industry knowledge
• IT and Excel Literate

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch

Ignite Recruitmenr  are seeking an experienced Carpenter Repairs Supervisor to oversee day-to-day carpentry repairs and maintenance within social housing properties . This role is key to ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, and timely repairs. The successful candidate will lead a team of carpenters, manage repair schedules, and maintain strong communication with residents, housing officers, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• p>Supervise and coordinate daily carpentry repair activities across social housing properties.

• Inspect and sign off repair works to ensure compliance with housing standards and safety regulations.

• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide on-site support and guidance to the carpentry team.

• Manage work orders and ensure timely completion of reactive, planned, and emergency repairs.

• Oversee material orders, tool usage, and stock management.

• Enforce strict health, safety, and safeguarding standards in occupied and void properties.

• Liaise with housing officers, tenants, and subcontractors to ensure excellent customer service.

• Mentor and train junior carpenters and apprentices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven carpentry experience within housing, property maintenance, or construction.

• Supervisory or leadership experience within a repairs/maintenance setting.

• Strong knowledge of social housing repair standards and compliance requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work orders.

• Excellent communication skills with both teams and tenants.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on resident satisfaction.

• Full UK driving licence 

Education & Experience

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent trade qualification.

• Minimum 5 years’ carpentry experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.

• Experience in social housing maintenance/repairs is highly desirable.

The opportunity to make a real difference within the social housing sector.

Van and fuel will be supplied 

 Enhanced DBS check and full UK driving licence are essential

Repairs Administrator

Leeds/ Hybrid

35 hours pw

6 months with scope to become permanent

25,000 - 28,000 per annum

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a social housing provider, to recruit for a Repairs Administrator on an initial 6 month basis.

The purpose of the role will be to assist with the co-ordination and administration of an efficient property services function.

Office working will be required 2-3 days a week in their Leeds offices.

Responsibilities of the Repairs Administrator:

• Acting as main point of contact for contractors, customers, and other teams regarding property services requests, including repairs, voids and compliance
• Receiving, evaluating and acting on repairs requests from customers, members of staff and clients
• Coordinating and allocating visits for Surveyors and ensuring efficient and timeous visits are undertaken
• Taking follow up action with Surveyors regarding to visits undertaken, and supporting on any outstanding works to be completed.
• Logging repair requests appropriately and ensuring systems and trackers are updated
• Monitoring systems ensuring works/data are accurate and up to date.
• Monitoring and responding to mailboxes
• Processing invoices to ensure prompt

• Oversee and execute component replacement works across housing stock.
li>Ensure all works are completed to required standards, in line with current regulations and manufacturer instructions.
• Effectively liaise with the Asset Management Support Team for efficient job scheduling.
• Commit to meeting project timescales and deadlines.
• Maintain full compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures.

• Minimum 1 year of experience supervising a team of operatives.
• Proven trade background, preferably within social housing.
• Experience working in a customer/tenant-facing environment.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel for updating trackers and reporting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.
• Two references required, including one from the most recent employer.

Job Title:  Repairs Planner
Contract:  Temp to Perm
Salary:  £16.91 per hour (Umbrella Rate)
Hours:  8:00am – 5:00pm Office-Based full time

Location: Croydon, CR0 4WQ

We are seeking an organised and proactive Repairs Planner  to join our team. You will play a key role in ensuring repairs are allocated, scheduled, and completed efficiently, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in social housing and repairs/maintenance to step into a fast-paced and rewarding position.

• Manage the incoming repairs inbox, allocating work to operatives and subcontractors.

• Schedule appointments and works effectively, ensuring resources are maximised.

• Use the in-house system to monitor and actively schedule operatives and subcontractors.

• Handle complex repairs and manage demanding situations, ensuring service recovery and customer satisfaction.

• Take inbound calls and emails, log issues, allocate jobs, and monitor completion progress.

• Provide timely updates to clients and maintain accurate system records.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with operatives, clients, customers, and suppliers.

• Diagnose and understand repair requests, taking ownership to identify needs and deliver suitable solutions.

• Experience within social housing  and repairs/maintenance .

• Previous experience in planning and scheduling jobs  using a planning system.

• Strong understanding of trades and repair works typically carried out by direct labour staff or subcontractors.

• Knowledge of work-in-progress reduction, jeopardy planning, further works management, and extensions of time.

• Awareness of trade job durations and scheduling requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation with the potential to secure a permanent role. If you are a strong communicator, highly organised, and have a background in housing repairs and maintenance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Leah Seber at Build Recruitment  for more information.

Location :Nottingham
Contract Type : Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Repairs Surveyor to join our Property Services team, overseeing the delivery of high-quality day-to-day repairs, void works, and disrepair cases across our social housing stock .

You will be responsible for diagnosing repairs, specifying works, and ensuring all contractors and operatives deliver a responsive, cost-effective, and customer-focused service.

• Carry out inspections of occupied and vacant properties to diagnose repairs and specify works

• Raise and manage repair orders, ensuring completion to agreed standards and timelines

• Oversee contractor and in-house operative performance on site

• Manage disrepair cases, including reporting, documentation, and liaison with legal teams

• Monitor compliance with health and safety, contractual obligations, and relevant legislation

• Prepare technical reports, schedules of work, and cost estimates

• Work closely with residents to ensure excellent customer satisfaction

• Support delivery of KPIs including first-time fix rate, satisfaction scores, and repairs turnaround

• Proven experience as a surveyor in a social housing or repairs/maintenance environment

• Strong diagnostic skills and knowledge of building construction, materials, and repairs

• Excellent understanding of housing disrepair, damp and mould, and void standards

• Familiar with SORs NHF codes, and housing legislation

• Confident communicator with both residents and contractors

• IT literate (ideally with knowledge of housing/property systems

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Apply today!