Head of Maintenance & Repairs

Target Point New Srl; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected housing charity in Rotherham is seeking a Head of Maintenance & Repairs to oversee the maintenance of 700 accommodation units. You will ensure high-quality service delivery, manage budgets, and comply with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates have experience in property repairs at a senior level, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of housing legislation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Employer contributory pension scheme

28 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Company vehicle and fuel card

Career development opportunities

Allocated training

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing property repairs at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and asset management.
• Confident managing budgets and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the property repairs and maintenance function.
• Ensure efficient and customer-focused service delivery.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Property repairs and maintenance management

Knowledge of housing legislation

Budget management

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

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We are hiring a Head of Maintenance & Repairs at Target Housing

Location: Rotherham

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Application Deadline: 14th November 2025

Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives. We work in a psychologically and trauma informed way to empower people to achieve independence. Target delivers the highest standard of housing and support to enable vulnerable people to live independently, fulfill their potential and contribute to their communities and wider society.

Benefits

Salary: of £53,100 per annum rising to £56,775

Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)

Annual Leave: You will get an initial 28 days Annual Leave with an additional day a year up to 33 days leave, PLUS 8 Bank Holidays.

Allocation of company vehicle and fuel card.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Great opportunities for career development
• Allocated training
• Access Membership to Westfield Health & Lifetime Financial
• Ability to apply for the Blue Light card
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted

About You

• Proven experience managing property repairs and maintenance services at a senior level, ideally within a local authority or housing association.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, health and safety, and asset management practices.
• Confident managing budgets, performance data, and stakeholder relationships.
• Able to hit the ground running and thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.

Main Responsibilities

As a member of the Senior Management Team and reporting to the CEO, you will lead the property repairs and maintenance function for approximately 700 units of accommodation. Ensure the delivery of efficient, high-quality, cost-effective and customer-focused repairs and maintenance services. This includes overseeing reactive and planned maintenance, compliance with health and safety standards, and continuous improvement of service delivery.

Additional Information

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible!

Reasonable Adjustments: If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

Get in touch: If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with [e-mail]

This role is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, a full valid driving licence, access to a road worthy vehicle and two satisfactory reference checks.