Lead Site Manager – Social Housing Repairs & Safety

Axis CLC Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

OOH work

Long-service awards

Perkbox discounts

1 paid volunteer day each year

Training and progression

Job summary

Axis CLC Group seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day supervision of a mobile workforce delivering responsive repairs and planned maintenance across housing sectors.

The role requires strong trade knowledge, leadership skills, and a solid grasp of RAMS and compliance. A CSCS card and full UK driving licence are preferred, with ongoing training and progression opportunities within Axis.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager or Supervisor in social housing or property maintenance.
• Strong trade knowledge across multiple trades.
• Understanding Health & Safety, RAMS, and compliance processes.
• Experience managing teams and monitoring performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• CSCS card and supervisory safety training preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of operatives and subcontractors delivering repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure jobs are completed on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Manage productivity, performance, and quality through site monitoring.
• Review completed works, coding accuracy, and variations justification.
• Liaise with planners, administrators, and client teams to maintain workflow and reporting.
• Ensure works comply with Health & Safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Deliver toolbox talks, risk assessments and site inspections.
• Support resource planning and coordination of out-of-hours service.
• Build strong relationships with residents, clients and colleagues.
• Mentor apprentices and develop team capability.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Health & safety

Communication

IT skills

Driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Mobile work management systems

Job description

Axis CLC Group seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day supervision of a mobile workforce delivering responsive repairs and planned maintenance across housing sectors.

The role requires strong trade knowledge, leadership skills, and a solid grasp of RAMS and compliance. A CSCS card and full UK driving licence are preferred, with ongoing training and progression opportunities within Axis.