Area Repairs Manager

Amplius; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 49,192 - 60,123; Full time

Job summary

A large housing provider in the UK seeks an Area Repairs Manager to lead contractor performance and maintain service standards. The role requires knowledge in repairs and social housing, team leadership skills, and the ability to analyze performance data. A full UK driving license and DBS clearance are essential. The position is full-time, hybrid, with a competitive salary range. Closing date for applications is 10 December, with interviews scheduled for 18 December.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of repairs and maintenance in social housing.
• Experience in leading remote teams effectively.
• Ability to interpret data to identify risks and performance trends.
• Skilled in managing budgets for cost-effective services.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• DBS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to monitor contractor performance for quality and timeliness.
• Maintain accuracy of contract administration and reporting data.
• Extract and analyze data for informed decision-making.
• Support budget forecasting and control, recommending actions when necessary.
• Ensure services meet customer and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Repairs and maintenance in social housing

Team management

Data interpretation

Budget management

Leadership and change management

Job description

Area Repairs Manager

Amplius, Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Base pay range

• Salary: £54,658 per year
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Working hours: 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9 am–5:15 pm)
• Location: Hybrid, with a weekly presence in either our Peterborough, Rushden, Boston or Milton Keynes office

Snapshot of your role

• Lead and support the team to monitor contractor performance, ensuring quality, timeliness and value, and address any underperformance promptly.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all contract administration and reporting data, continually improving auditing and reporting processes.
• Extract and analyse data from core systems to support contract management and informed decision-making.
• Support budget forecasting, monitoring and control, recommending remedial action where needed.
• Ensure services meet customer and stakeholder expectations, with clear communication and timely responses to enquiries and escalations.
• Oversee sensitive and robust complaint handling, using feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote collaborative working across teams while ensuring health, safety and risk management requirements are met.
• Lead by example to manage team performance, uphold consistent standards and represent Amplius with internal and external stakeholders.

Your toolkit for success

• Solid knowledge of repairs and maintenance in social housing, including health, safety and risk compliance.
• Experience leading remote teams and managing performance effectively.
• Ability to interpret data to identify risks, opportunities and performance trends.
• Skilled in managing resources and budgets to deliver cost-effective, customer-focused services.
• Able to engage and empower colleagues, lead change and work flexibly with empathy for Amplius’ aims.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

DBS clearance is required for this role.

Important – We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide right‑to‑work evidence.

Closing: 10 December

Interviews: 18 December

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

The Company

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management, Quality Assurance, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Non‑profit Organizations and Construction