Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader

Service Care Solutions; Blyth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services organization is seeking a Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader to oversee a team delivering high-quality building maintenance across residential properties in the North East. This role involves hands-on leadership, requiring excellent communication and technical skills to manage projects effectively. The ideal candidate has a strong background in building construction and will support their team in achieving performance targets and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Free coverage for dependent children

Gym membership discounts

Generous pension scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Strong practical background in building construction with supervisory skills.
• Experience with building regulations and health & safety standards.
• Ability to resolve property issues such as damp and mould.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering building repairs and maintenance projects.
• Manage internal trades staff and external contractors.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard, on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership skills

Building construction knowledge

Performance management

Customer care commitment

Education

City & Guilds Craft Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader
Location: Berwick (base location)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £45,055 per annum (plus Duty Officer payment – OTE approx. £46,700)

About the Role
We are currently seeking a skilled and proactive Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader to join our property services team. In this role, you will lead and support a dedicated team delivering building maintenance and project work across residential properties in the North East.

You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery, developing team members, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership position, requiring both technical knowledge and strong people management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering building repairs and maintenance projects.
• Manage internal trades staff and external contractors.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard, on time and within budget.
• Monitor team performance and support development through coaching and training.
• Maintain compliance with building regulations, health and safety standards, and internal procedures.
• Support change management initiatives and strategic goals.
• Participate in an out-of-hours duty rota as required.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is professional, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering excellent service. You should have a strong practical background in building construction, with the ability to supervise and motivate a team.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• In-depth understanding of building construction and various building trades.
• Experience working to relevant building regulations and health & safety standards.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Experience managing performance targets and delivering services within budget.
• Knowledge of identifying and resolving issues such as damp and mould.
• Commitment to delivering value-for-money services and excellent customer care.

Qualifications:

City & Guilds Craft Certificate, NVQ Level 2/3, or equivalent in a building-related trade or discipline.

Up-to-date qualifications or verifiable training in areas such as:

• Working at Height
• Asbestos Awareness
• Manual Handling
• First Aid
• PASMA
• CDM Regulations
• COSHH

Other Requirements:

Full UK driving licence (essential – travel between sites required).

Willingness to work outside standard hours as part of a team rota.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Health cash plan (claim back over £1,000/year on dental, optical, physio, and more)
• Free coverage for dependent children on the health plan (up to age 21 or 24 in full-time education)
• Discounts on gym memberships, shopping, cinema, travel and more
• Generous pension scheme
• Life insurance (3x salary)

We are a values-driven organisation committed to delivering quality housing and services that support our customers and communities. With a people-focused culture and a strong reputation across the North East, we offer a supportive and forward-thinking workplace where you can grow your career and make a real impact.