Empty Homes Maintenance Lead — 36h, Flexible & Hybrid

gentoogroup; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave (plus bank)

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible and hybrid working

Free Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Gentoo Group is hiring for an Assistant Manager in Sunderland to lead our Property Maintenance Team. You will drive a safe, efficient service, coordinate repairs for empty homes, and guide colleagues to meet KPIs while ensuring high standards and customer care.

The role offers a 36-hour week, Monday to Friday with an early finish on Fridays, and a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. DBS check and driving licence are required, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and applying them to keep everyone safe.
• Experience of working in social housing repairs and maintenance teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across the group.
• Strong organisational skills and ensuring teams have the right materials when needed.
• Ability to work additional hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Empty Homes Team to grow skills and deliver compliant repairs.
• Utilise resources to deliver value for money and quality service.
• Prioritise safety and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Foster continuous improvement and encourage idea sharing for better ways of working.
• Monitor productivity and team performance, helping meet targets and deadlines.
• Take a hands-on approach to site management and provide technical support.
• Plan and coordinate work so repairs to empty homes occur in the correct order.
• Inspect homes and planning to ensure standards are met.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to keep deliveries on track.
• Arrange asbestos testing and coordinate follow-up site management.
• Collaborate with Housing Management to allocate empty homes promptly.

Skills

Driving licence

Health & safety knowledge

Social housing experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Gentoo Group is hiring for an Assistant Manager in Sunderland to lead our Property Maintenance Team. You will drive a safe, efficient service, coordinate repairs for empty homes, and guide colleagues to meet KPIs while ensuring high standards and customer care.

The role offers a 36-hour week, Monday to Friday with an early finish on Fridays, and a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. DBS check and driving licence are required, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.