Supervisor in Tonbridge

Voids Supervisor – Social Housing

Voids Supervisor | Maintenance Supervisor | Social Housing | Property Services | Voids & Repairs

• Job Title: Voids Supervisor

• Location: Tonbridge, Kent (Office / Patch-Based across West Kent)

• Salary: £38,000 per annum

• Package: Company Van + Fuel Card + Paid Leave + Pension Scheme

• Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday (Standard Hours)

• Essential Requirements: Proven Voids / Maintenance Supervision experience in social housing, valid UK Driving Licence

Are you an experienced Voids Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor looking for a secure, permanent role with an established property services provider based out of Tonbridge

We are urgently recruiting a process-driven, proactive Voids Supervisor to lead the turnaround of vacant social housing properties across Tonbridge and the surrounding West Kent area. Paying £38,000 per annum along with a company van and fuel card, this role focuses on driving trade performance, maintaining quality control, and ensuring quick key-to-key turnarounds to meet contractual KPIs.

Why Apply for This Role

• Permanent Stability: Direct, full-time permanent staff position offering long-term career security.

• Competitive Package: £38,000 base salary + provided company van & fuel card + pension and holiday allowance.

• Localized Patch: Operations centered out of Tonbridge, keeping your regional patch manageable across West Kent.

• Key Leadership Role: Direct high-performing sub-contractors and internal trades to deliver high-standard void turnarounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Void Property Turnaround: Oversee end-to-end void processes—from pre-void inspections and scope of works generation to final sign-off and handovers back to housing managers.

• Workforce & Sub-Contractor Management: Lead, schedule, and direct direct-labour trades (carpenters, plumbers, decorators) and sub-contractors to hit strict key-to-key target dates.

• Quality Control & Inspections: Conduct ongoing and final pre-occupation inspections, ensuring all work complies with Decent Homes standards and safety regulations.

• Commercial & Cost Management: Review valuations, sign off variation sheets, and control material usage to keep void refurbishments within budget.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce site safety, conduct toolbox talks, and verify trade RAMS compliance on all active void properties.

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

• Supervisory Experience (Essential): Proven background as a Voids Supervisor, Repairs Supervisor, or Maintenance Foreman within social housing, local authority, or housing association contracts.

• Void Turnaround Expertise: Deep understanding of schedule of rates (SOR), void scopes of work, and managing key-to-key turnaround times.

• Trade or Technical Background: Strong technical knowledge across multi-trade refurbishments (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, kitchen/bathroom upgrades).

• Driving Licence: Valid Full UK Driving Licence (essential for van eligibility).

• Location: Based within an easy daily commute of Tonbridge / West Kent (e.g., Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Kings Hill).

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Voids Supervisor looking for a permanent £38,000 position in Tonbridge with a van and fuel card provided, click APPLY NOW with your updated CV for an immediate review.

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