Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader

Think Recruitment; Blyth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North East Housing association is seeking a Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader to oversee maintenance repairs on social housing in the Berwick region. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and knowledge of building trades, ensuring high-performance levels in their team. This role includes managing contractors and working outside normal hours as needed. Benefits include generous leave and health plans.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Discounts at gyms and major retailers

Qualifications

• Must have a comprehensive understanding of building construction.
• Knowledge of building regulations and various trades is essential.
• Experience in identifying damp and mold issues is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of trades and maintenance staff.
• Deliver building and maintenance repairs on social housing properties.
• Manage external contractors.
• Achieve performance targets and deadlines.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of building maintenance

Effective team development

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in a relevant trade role

Job description

Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader required to work with a leading North East Housing association covering the Berwick region.

The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team of trades and maintenance staff while they deliver building and maintenance repairs on social housing properties. We are looking for someone who is an experienced tradesman, with previous experience leading teams of tradesmen and knowledge of building maintenance repairs and social housing.

You will need to have a positive and proactive attitude whilst demonstrating enthusiasm and professionalism at all times. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of trades and maintenance staff
• Delivering building and maintenance repairs on social housing properties
• Managing external contractors

About you:

You will need a comprehensive understanding of building construction and its components as well as knowledge of various building trades and relevant building regulations. Having knowledge of identifying and addressing damp and mold issues is beneficial.

Strong supervisory skills are essential in this role, you must be able to develop a team and optimize its performance. The role requires achievements of performance targets and deadlines.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• NVQ or City & Guilds in a relevant trade role
• Full UK driving license
• Ideally hold working at heights, asbestos awareness and other construction safety related certificates
• Must be happy to work outside of normal working hours as part of a rota

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Discounts at gyms and major retailers

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.