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Tonbridge, Kent
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 11 days ago
- Salary
- 36000.00 - 38000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Skilled Careers
- Closes
- 23 Nov 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Description
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: GBP38,000 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 GBP38,000 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: GBP38,000 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 GBP38,000 position in Tonbridge with a van and fuel card provided, click APPLY NOW with your updated CV for an immediate review.
Ad ID: 5419251826
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