Assistant Manager Property And Maintenance Services

Premier Work Support; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service organization in London is seeking a motivated Assistant Manager (Estates, Property and Maintenance Services). You will lead a team to ensure high-quality repairs and maintenance services, focusing on customer satisfaction. Candidates should have experience in management within maintenance roles and hold relevant qualifications. This role offers ongoing training and weekly pay.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in repairs or maintenance.
• Knowledge of minor repairs and property maintenance.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate operatives to deliver repairs.
• Manage team performance through inspections.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and conduct inspections.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical knowledge in repairs

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Budget management

Budget and project management experience

Competence with ICT systems and handheld devices

Full UK driving licence

IOSH

Knowledge of European Playground Standards EN1176 & EN1177

Education

Health & Safety qualification

IOSH

Tools

ICT systems

Handheld devices

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Assistant Manager (Estates, Property and Maintenance Services) to join the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) of a highly successful organisation based centrally in Medway Towns. The role is at first on a 3 month contract which will be reviewed at the end of the period.

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About the role

This is a vital role, where you will lead and assist in managing a team of skilled Operatives responsible for repairing and maintaining the organisation\'s housing stock and estate areas. You\'ll make sure customers receive a high-quality, right-first-time service - every time.

Working closely with Delivery Managers, you\'ll take ownership of operational performance, ensuring safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction are uppermost.

What you\'ll do

• Lead, motivate and support Operatives to deliver excellent repairs and maintenance
• Manage performance through regular inspections, reviews and coaching
• Provide technical advice and support to ensure quality standards are met
• Plan and schedule work efficiently with our Planners to meet SLAs
• Ensure teams have the right tools, equipment, and PPE through regular audits and van checks
• Oversee Health & Safety compliance, carrying out inspections and investigations when needed
• Monitor budgets, track project performance and report to senior management
• Lead and support improvement projects and estate management activities
• Deliver 1-2-1s and development plans to improve team performance
• Be part of the out-of-hours management call-out rota

About you

You\'ll be an organised, people-focused manager with strong technical knowledge and a passion for great customer service. You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Experience leading teams in repairs, maintenance or grounds services
• Knowledge of minor repairs, fault diagnosis and property maintenance
• Strong people management and coaching skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Health & Safety qualification (or working towards one)
• Budget and project management experience
• Competence with ICT systems and handheld devices
• Full UK driving licence
• IOSH
• Knowledge of European Playground Standards EN1176 & EN1177 would be beneficial.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Weekly pay