Repairs and Planned Maintenance Manager

Sellick Partnership; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm seeks a Repairs and Planned Maintenance Manager to lead operations in social housing. This position involves managing a technical team, ensuring compliance with housing standards, and driving strategic improvements. Ideal candidates will have experience in contract management, asset processes, and demonstrate strong leadership and financial skills. The role offers a competitive salary and promotes a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract/project management within housing or building contexts.
• Strong knowledge of asset management processes and housing technology.
• Excellent leadership, financial management, and communication skills.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a team of technical property specialists to deliver a high-performing planned maintenance service.
• Managing capital investment programmes and ensuring compliance with Decent Homes standard.
• Helping to oversee the DLO.
• Overseeing procurement and contract management for maintenance projects.
• Driving service improvements and ensuring value for money across housing assets.
• Contributing to strategic housing plans and budget forecasting.

Skills

Contract/project management

Asset management processes

Leadership

Financial management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Full membership of RICS or CIOB (or working towards)

Job description

Are you looking for a new Management or Operations role to kick start your new year?

Sellick Partnership is proud to recruit alongside an EDI friendly organisation, who champions an optional four day working week to recruit to a Repairs and Planned Maintenance Manager on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a longevity in a role in Social Housing and Property

Repairs and Planned Maintenance Manager

Salary: 50,113 to 57,303 per annum
Location: Cambourne, Cambridgeshire
Closing Date for Submissions: 05/02/2026 (may close early due to high level applications)
Interviews: Likely to take place in January

What you’ll be doing as a Planned Maintenance Operations Manager:

• Leading and motivating a team of technical property specialists to deliver a high-performing planned maintenance service
• Managing capital investment programmes and ensuring compliance with Decent Homes standard
• Helping to oversee the DLO
• Overseeing procurement and contract management for maintenance projects.
• Driving service improvements and ensuring value for money across housing assets.
• Contributing to strategic housing plans and budget forecasting

Essential Criteria for the Repairs and Planned Maintenance Manager:

• Proven experience in contract/project management within housing or building contexts.
• Strong knowledge of asset management processes and housing technology
• Excellent leadership, financial management, and communication skills
• Full driving licence

Desirable Criteria includes:

• Full membership of RICS or CIOB (or working towards)

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please click "apply now" for the Repairs and Planned Maintenance Manager, alternatively contact Ebony Simpson at Sellick Partnership in the Derby Office for more information

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