GVR Solutions

GVR Building Services

 GVR Solutions
GVR Building Services
 GVR Solutions
GVR Building Services

Operations Supervisor – Housing Maintenance | Essex

Job description

Location
Essex
Job Type
Salary
£49,439.86
Contact Name
Tom Dulieu
Contact Email
tdulieu@gvr.solutions
Job Ref
OS - 77 - FG - AD
Published
July 1, 2026
Start Date
OS - 77 - FG - AD
Expiry Date

At GVR Building Services, we are currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Supervisor to join a leading housing maintenance team on a permanent basis.

This Operations Supervisor role offers an excellent opportunity to lead the day-to-day delivery of a responsive repairs and maintenance service, ensuring works are completed safely, compliantly, and right first time. The successful Operations Supervisor will oversee operational teams, drive customer satisfaction, manage budgets, and ensure all works meet current legislation and industry standards.

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Operations Supervisor with a strong background in housing maintenance, repairs, and compliance who can effectively lead teams while delivering exceptional customer service.


As an Operations Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the day-to-day delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance services across housing stock and communal areas
  • Managing and developing a multi-skilled operational team
  • Ensuring all works comply with health & safety legislation, NICEIC requirements, and statutory regulations
  • Monitoring budgets and ensuring works are correctly allocated within internal management systems
  • Managing certification, compliance records, and service administration
  • Working closely with Building Safety and Health & Safety teams
  • Supporting the management of the 24-hour out-of-hours service on a rota basis
  • Driving customer satisfaction through high-quality service delivery
  • Identifying opportunities to improve operational performance and efficiency

To be considered for this Operations Supervisor role, candidates should have:

  • Proven experience managing responsive repairs or housing maintenance teams
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent knowledge of housing maintenance and repairs
  • Good understanding of current housing legislation and compliance requirements
  • Knowledge of one or more of the following:
    • Electrical safety
    • Fire safety
    • Gas safety
    • Asbestos
    • Legionella
    • CDM 2015
    • Plumbing
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

✅ Competitive salary of £49,439.86 per annum
✅ Learning and development opportunities
✅ Healthcare cash plan
✅ Employee reward and recognition programme
✅ Employee Assistance Programme
✅ Volunteering programme
✅ Competitive pension scheme
✅ 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
✅ 3 additional days leave between Christmas and New Year
✅ 1 wellbeing day each year
✅ Flexible working opportunities


If you are an experienced Operations Supervisor looking for your next permanent opportunity within housing maintenance and responsive repairs, we would like to hear from you.

This Operations Supervisor position offers excellent career progression, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to join a respected organisation delivering essential maintenance services across Essex.

📞 01708 361 650
📧 tdulieu@gvr.solutions

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