Repairs Manager
- Posted 02 October 2024
- Salary £45,000 per annum
- LocationEast Midlands
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Property Management & Construction Recruitment
- ReferencePROF_46968
- Contact NameCharlotte Dexter
Job description
We are currently partnering with a leading Social Housing provider in the East Midlands who are expanding and growing their team and looking to appoint a Repairs Manager to assist them in developing and improving their existing services for their tenants.
This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary band of £45,000 and the start date is subject to notice.
The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience to drive the organisations repairs team forward through the provision of a value for money service, using a mix of in-house and external contractor resources.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Leading and managing the operations delivery of a team of repairs and maintenance staff
Directly managing three reports
Delivering a safe, compliant, high quality repairs service to properties across the Housing Association
Supporting the Assistant Director of Repairs and working in partnership with stakeholders to develop and deliver the aims and objectives of the business as set out in the Business Plan
Providing day to day leadership and line management to team leaders to deliver safe, compliant, high quality and timely repair services through an in-house team of operatives and external contractors
Undertaking recorded monthly site H&S inspections and address any resulting actions
Providing proactive, supportive leadership and management, driving high standards of quality and performance
Undertaking annual appraisals and regular 1-2-1’s as requited
Contributing to the director of the service and providing appropriate advice and acting as an ambassador for the organisation
Managing and monitoring the budget effectively, ensuring value for money and compliance with financial regulations
Supporting the Assistant Director of Repairs in achievement of the repairs strategy and associated policies, procedures and standards
Managing external suppliers, including all sub-contractors and articulate data to drive and deliver successful outcomes
Qualifications required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent and/or the ability to demonstrate relevant sector/industry experience
Proven experience of Health and Safety involving property maintenance and minor works projects including holding a relevant H&S qualification IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
CSCS card holder to a relevant manager grade
Evidence of continuous professional development
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
Develop and manage a customer driven service and ensure continuous improvement, striving to deliver excellent customer satisfaction consistently
Proven track record managing high volume residential repairs and property maintenance contracts delivering excellent KPI results
Good relevant experience and a proven track record of leading and managing a team with a holistic approach to service delivery; managing change, motivating/coaching and developing people, being able to demonstrate successful outcomes and achievements
Is a leader as well as a manager, builds team identity and commitment, creates opportunities to maximise the potential of people and develop high performing teams
Experienced in managing operations and H&S across an internal workforce and sub-contract teams
Able to prioritise to achieve realistic targets, costs and time deadlines
Budget management, being able to demonstrate previous management of budgets in excess of £2M / annum
Represent the team/company at committee, board, executive management meetings and resident groups
Proven practical knowledge of all mandatory Health/Safety/Environmental legislation and regulations affecting property maintenance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including verbal, presentation and written skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels including with residents and board members
Ability to write/present reports demonstrating performance, new initiatives, progress with delivery plans, budgets etc for committee, board or executive management team
Rewards and Benefits:
28 days a year (plus public bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service
Family friendly arrangements
LGPS pension
Occupational sick pay (after a successful probation period), maternity pay, paternity pay and adoption pay
Training opportunities
Employee discounts and offers through Discount Hubs
A Green Car Benefit Scheme
Free car parking; and
Cycle to work scheme
Working hours:
37 hours per week
Monday – Friday
Four days a week in the office, one from home
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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