Repairs and Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Manchester seeks an experienced Interim Repairs and Maintenance Manager to oversee the repairs and maintenance services. You will manage a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance and quality, while also aligning service strategies with community needs. This role requires strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of property management. The contract duration is 6 months with a potential extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing property repairs and maintenance services.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation and asset management practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-quality repairs and maintenance service.
• Lead service areas based on operational needs.
• Align efforts with strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Property repairs management

Budget management

Communication skills

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Interim Repairs and Maintenance Manager

Contract: Interim (6 months, with potential extension)

Rate: Inside IR35

Start Date: October

We are looking for an experienced leader in property repairs and maintenance, to make an immediate impact on the repairs and maintenance services across the council's housing stock.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality repairs and maintenance service, including a multidisciplinary team and support services, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead one or more service areas (reactive repairs, major repairs, void properties, disrepair) based on operational needs.
• Ensure the repairs service is properly resourced, managed, and compliant with Health & Safety (H&S), CDM, and best practices.
• Align team efforts with strategic priorities from the A Place Called Home vision, using feedback, data analytics, and cost analysis.
• Foster a high-performance culture with a strong "Right First Time" service approach.
• Support the Head of Repairs and Maintenance in developing the council’s HRA repairs and maintenance strategy.
• Collaborate with residents to understand their experience and expectations, ensuring service plans reflect their needs.

About You

• Proven experience managing property repairs and maintenance services, 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 communication and leadership skills.

Vivid Resourcing is committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals and encourages applications regardless of sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, maternity, race, belief, marriage and civil partnerships, or any other characteristic protected by law.