Job description
We’re looking for a hands-on Residential Maintenance Supervisor to join our growing real estate company.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Maintenance and the wider operations team, helping to look after a residential portfolio of around 1,500 units. The buildings are managed in-house by our maintenance team, so a key part of the role will be supervising, supporting and training the engineers.
This is a varied role with plenty of autonomy, support and long-term career development, especially as the company has a pipeline of around 4,000 new apartments.
The Role
As Residential Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll help make sure our residential buildings are well maintained, repairs are dealt with quickly, and residents receive a good level of service. You’ll also be expected to work hands-on when needed, leading by example and helping the team complete jobs to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support the maintenance team
- Oversee day-to-day repairs and maintenance requests
- Help plan preventative maintenance across the buildings
- Carry out inspections and ensure standards are maintained
- Ensure health and safety, fire safety and compliance requirements are met
- Manage contractors where needed
- Keep records of repairs, inspections and compliance checks
- Help manage tools, materials and stock
- Respond to emergency maintenance issues when required
Requirements
- Experience in a similar maintenance role, ideally in residential property
- Good all-round knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, electrics and HVAC
- Experience supervising teams or contractors
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Organised, practical and able to solve problems
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and maintenance systems
- Flexible when emergencies arise
- Full driving licence is essential
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Greater London
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 20-08-2026
- 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
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