Area Technical Manager

Eastlight Community Homes Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group stakeholder pension plan

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual wellbeing grant

Family leave (maternity, paternity, ad

Formal qualifications and paid member

Job summary

Eastlight Community Homes Limited in Colchester seeks two Area Technical Managers to join our Home Solutions team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will lead and develop trade operatives, providing technical guidance and ensuring repairs are delivered safely and to a high standard.

Working closely with operational managers, schedulers and contractors, you will use performance data to drive improvements, maximise productivity and deliver an excellent customer experience.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership of trade teams across repairs and maintenance.
• Experience in property repairs and maintenance services.
• Knowledge of Damp & Mould and related issues.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting trade teams across repairs and maintenance activities.
• Providing technical advice and fault-finding support across multiple trades.
• Monitoring performance, quality and health & safety compliance.
• Carrying out inspections, audits and quality checks.
• Using data to identify improvements and support service planning.
• Building relationships with colleagues, contractors and customers.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in building trades

Job description

Interchange Park, 228 Old London Rd, Marks Tey, Colchester , CO6 1EQ

Area Technical Manager

Salary: £47,683 + £2,200 car allowance per annum

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

Join us in delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services that make a real difference to our customers and communities.

We're looking for two Area Technical Managers to join our Home Solutions team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled maintenance professionals who are passionate about service excellence, team leadership and continuous improvement.

In this role, you'll support and develop our trade operatives, providing technical guidance and ensuring repairs are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Working closely with operational managers, schedulers and contractors, you'll use performance data and quality assurance activities to drive improvements, maximise productivity and deliver an excellent customer experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting trade teams across a range of repairs and maintenance activities.
• Providing technical advice, fault-finding support and guidance across multiple trade disciplines.
• Monitoring performance, productivity, quality and health and safety compliance.
• Carrying out inspections, audits and quality checks to ensure excellent standards are maintained.
• Using data and performance insights to identify opportunities for improvement and support service planning.
• Building positive relationships with colleagues, contractors and customers to deliver outstanding results.

What we're looking for:

• City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in a recognised building trade.
• Strong experience within property repairs and maintenance services.
• Strong knowledge of Damp & Mould
• Broad technical knowledge and the ability to resolve complex repair issues.
• Experience leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, reporting and data analysis skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

If you're an experienced technical professional with a passion for quality, customer service and team development, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits and Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

• £47,683 + £2,200 car allowance per annum
• Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us!

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact [e-mail]

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Closing Date: 2 November 2026 at 23:59pm

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on 6 November 2026 in person at our Marks Tey Hub

We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.