Repairs Manager

Ref: 000A 5E44 / 1
Location: Manchester (M9)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm
Pay: £40.00ph paid weekly via umbrella
Duration: Ongoing Contract – Long Term
  
Duties
The role holder will be responsible for effectively managing and organising the front­line delivery of work activities, and lead on strategic marketing and development of venues and localities.
Effective management of a high-quality repairs and maintenance service, a multi­disciplinary team of construction professionals and support services, to ensure that all statutory duties are managed in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practice.
Repairs and Maintenance Managers will be responsible for managing the reactive repairs service, major repairs service, void properties, and the disrepair service, being assigned to lead on one or more specific areas, according to operational needs and management direction.
Ensure the repairs service is appropriately resourced, managed and that all statutory and regulatory requirements are maintained in accordance with best practice, including H&S and CDM responsibilities.
Support the Head of Repairs and Maintenance in developing the council''s HRA strategic repairs and maintenance strategy and service.
  
Person Specification

• The post holder will have a construction related qualification or equivalent demonstratable work experience.
• Track record of success in a management role within housing.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of managing resident focused repairs and maintenance services, inclusive of contract administration and regulatory compliance.
• An understanding of managing in-house direct labour organisations.
• A full driving license and access to a car on each working day.