Repairs Area Manager

Description:

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Repairs Area Manager to join the Electrical Repairs team at one of the largest housing associations in the North.
As a Repairs Area Manager in electrical repairs, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing electrical repairs and maintenance activities, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to health and safety regulations.
Outline of key responsibilities of the Repairs Area Manager…

Coordinating electrical repairs and maintenance activities, including managing technicians and subcontractors
To ensure electrical works are carried out to a high quality standard, in accordance with all health and safety legislation and within the prescribed targeted timescales
Monitoring and appraising the performance of staff and subcontractors
Working closely with management to develop and implement new initiatives
Assist management with the development and introduction of new initiatives concerning methods of working
Promote and embed the provision of a customer focused, efficient and cost-effective service, achieving a quality, right first time service
To control on a day to day basis overhead expenditure directly connected with labour, plant and materials with an emphasis on VFM
To be responsible for the support and coordination of the technicians providing the out of hours emergency rota
Advise the Property Managers of occasions and reasons where sub-contractor labour may be required. Supervise work and approve payments
Arranging quotations from sub-contractors for specialist electrical works, coordinate with the planners in regards to placing the works order
Ensure that at all times technicians are available in balance to effect efficient and smooth operation of the Repairs & Maintenance Section
Providing a customer-focused service
We are looking for someone who has…

Full current Driving Licence
Electrical qualifications and certifications are required, e.g. NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant electrical application
Experience in leading a team and managing electrical repairs and maintenance
Working knowledge of electrical trades and regulations
Experience of dealing with issues of poor electrical performance
Ability to use IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrable experience in the construction/housing sector
What's on offer for the successful candidate in the Repairs Area Manager role…

Salary: £39,500 per annum
Annual salary increment increases
35 days annual leave including bank holidays
Hybrid working, You can work from the Halifax, Wakefield, or Blackburn.
You will be required to attend sites in the covered area.
Your working week may consist of 2 days working either from the office or out on site, and 3 days working from home.
You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with Smart working culture
Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities
Attractive pension schemeIn our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you