Repairs Manager

As a Repairs Manager, you''ll lead the day-to-day operations of responsive repairs and maintenance services, ensuring high-quality outcomes for residents while managing operational performance, resources and contractor delivery across a busy housing portfolio.

Client Details

This role is within the public sector and focuses on housing operations in London.

Description

• Lead the operations and delivery of a high-performing responsive repairs service, ensuring compliance with housing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and develop supervisors, operatives and support teams to deliver an efficient repairs service.
• Control budgets, resources and procurement activities to maximise value for money.
• Drive performance improvements through KPI management, service monitoring and customer feedback.
• Ensure health & safety, compliance and quality standards are maintained across all works.
• Lead service improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Build strong relationships with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee inspections, audits and quality assurance activities to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Represent the service at senior-level meetings and resident engagement forums.
• Coordinate responses to major incidents affecting housing assets and services.

Profile

A successful Repairs Manager should have:

• Proven experience managing responsive repairs and maintenance services, including responsibility for a DLO workforce.
• Hands-on trade experience with a clear progression into operational leadership roles.
• Demonstrable experience managing repairs teams, including trade operatives, supervisors and support staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to property management.
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial management.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with contractors and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills to address repair and maintenance challenges.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports for management.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from -63,816 to -66,084, dependent on the level of experience.
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility.

If you''re interested in this role, apply now.

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