Repairs Manager

Description:

We are recruiting a Repairs Manager to join a respected social housing group in Peterborough, leading the delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance services across the housing stock. As a Repairs Manager, you will be responsible for managing the repairs service, supporting operational teams, overseeing contractor performance, and ensuring high-quality services are delivered to residents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering hybrid working, career development, and the chance to make a real impact within social housing.

What’s on offer:
Salary: £57,000 per annum
£1,200 car allowance
Full-time permanent position
Hybrid working – 1–2 days per week in the office
Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays
Excellent pension scheme
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
Supportive and collaborative working environmentRepairs Manager key responsibilities include:
Leading and managing the day-to-day repairs and maintenance service
Providing leadership, support, and performance management to operational teams
Overseeing responsive repairs, ensuring works are completed efficiently, within agreed timescales, and to a high standard
Managing contractor performance and ensuring works meet quality, compliance, and health and safety standards
Monitoring budgets, financial performance, and service delivery
Building strong relationships with internal teams, residents, contractors, and external stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation, building regulations, health and safety requirements, and organisational policies
Producing reports, analysing performance data, and identifying opportunities for continuous service improvement
Driving excellent customer service and resident satisfaction throughout the repairs serviceThe successful Repairs Manager will have:
Previous experience managing responsive repairs or maintenance services within social housing
Strong knowledge of housing repairs, maintenance, construction, and contractor management
Experience leading and developing teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong understanding of health and safety, compliance, and housing legislation
Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and service performance
A relevant construction, surveying, property, or housing qualification would be advantageous
A full UK driving licenceIf you're a Repairs Manager looking to join a respected social housing group where you can lead an effective repairs service, deliver high-quality outcomes for residents, and benefit from flexible hybrid working and excellent career opportunities, this could be the perfect role for you.

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