We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in based in Swindon, who are recruiting for a Repairs Manager on an initial a 3-month contract.

The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go full time. The daily rate of pay is negotiable up to £375.00 via an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have experience heading a Repairs Service, delivery large scale projects on both corporate/domestic properties and ensuring budget adherence.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing large-scale and complex repair programmes, ensuring safety, legal, and quality standards are met

• Controlling budgets of around £10m, and allocating staff, resources, and equipment to deliver efficient services

• Leading procurement activity, commissioning, and managing external maintenance contracts and contractors

• Applying technical expertise in building construction, property maintenance, compliance, and housing regulations

• Managing and motivating operational managers, supervisors, and frontline operatives to achieve service standards

• Providing visible leadership on site, spending most of the week in the field supporting teams and resolving issues

Experience required:

• Experience with budgets circa £10m

• Experience delivering a responsive repairs service

• Experience with Contract Management  

• Experience in Contract Administration

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week

• Four days a week on site

• Monday - Friday, Flexible Start/Finish Times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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