Responsive Repairs Planning Supervisor

Job description

Responsive Repairs Planning Supervisor – Kent – Council Client
£42,000 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Kent for a Responsive Repairs Planning Supervisor to join their Housing Operations team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing repairs professional to lead the back-office planning and scheduling function of a busy responsive repairs service.

Overview of the role You will be responsible for managing the Repairs Team back-office functions, ensuring jobs are scheduled efficiently, monitored effectively, and delivered within required timescales and KPIs.

The role will oversee work in progress, invoicing, contractor performance, damp & mould cases (including Awaab’s Law compliance), disrepair case preparation, and digital system improvements.

You will directly manage Customer Service Agents and administrative staff while working closely with the Operations Manager and Front Office Team Leader to ensure a smooth end-to-end repairs journey for residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the responsive repairs back-office team
  
  
• Oversee scheduling, automation and manual planning functions
  
  
• Monitor KPIs, WIP and productivity trends
  
  
• Identify service improvements and implement solutions
  
  
• Manage contractor performance, hold review meetings and track KPIs
  
  
• Oversee damp & mould cases and ensure compliance with Awaab’s Law
  
  
• Support disrepair case preparation and evidence gathering
  
  
• Ensure contractor invoices are validated and processed correctly
  
  
• Drive digital transformation and system improvements
  
  
• Produce performance reports for senior management
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience within social housing responsive repairs
  
  
• Previous team leader / supervisory experience
  
  
• Strong understanding of repairs scheduling and WIP management
  
  
• Experience managing contractor performance
  
  
• Excellent analytical skills with strong Excel knowledge
  
  
• Experience using housing management systems (MRI, Orchard, Northgate or similar)
  
  
• Understanding of disrepair and damp & mould processes
  
  
• Knowledge of health & safety and contractor compliance
  
  

This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term stability within a forward-thinking Housing Service.

Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on

01772 208967
or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ashford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English