Repairs & Maintenance Lead

Braxfield Recruitment Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Surrey is seeking a Repairs Lead to oversee the delivery of high-quality repair services across its housing stock. The role involves leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in housing repairs, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to service improvement. If you're interested, please submit your CV for further discussion with the recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing housing repairs and maintenance services within a local authority or housing association.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the repairs service ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of maintenance works.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve service delivery and resident satisfaction.
• Manage and monitor budgets for compliance and value for money.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Job description

Repairs & Maintenance lead required to join a local authority in Surrey to manage the repairs service. This pivotal leadership role offers the opportunity to drive excellence in housing repairs and maintenance services across a diverse and vibrant community.

Role Overview :

As the Repairs Lead you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of a high-quality, responsive repairs services across the authority’s housing stock. You will lead four dedicated teams working across Voids, Disrepair, Damp & Mould and day-to-day managing substantial budgets and ensuring compliance with H&S and CDS regulations and standards. Your leadership will be instrumental in enhancing resident satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and manage the repairs service, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of maintenance works.

Develop and implement strategies to improve service delivery and resident satisfaction.

Manage and monitor budgets, value for money and financial compliance.

Oversee the performance of repairs contractors, ensuring adherence to service standards and value for money.

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and building safety standards.

Provide regular reports and updates to senior management and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess :

Proven experience in managing housing repairs and maintenance services within a local authority or housing association.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance requirements.

A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery.

How to Apply :

If this position sounds of interest, please submit your CV and a member of the Braxfield team will be in contact to discuss the role in more detail