Repairs Manager

Broxtowe Borough; Beeston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Broxtowe Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to lead the Housing Repairs team, delivering responsive repairs safely and efficiently. You will oversee multi-trade operatives and contractors, ensuring high-quality outcomes within targets.

The role requires managing budgets, engaging with internal/external stakeholders, and upholding our GREAT values. Hybrid working and generous holiday entitlement are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team of trade operatives.
• Experience in managing contractors and performance.
• Knowledge of social housing legislation.
• Budget management.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsive repairs and maintenance service.
• Oversee multi-trade operatives, gas and electrical operatives.
• Ensure repairs delivered safely, efficiently, and to targets.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Customer Service Managers.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Contractor management

Performance management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

ICT skills

Education

Housing/Construction qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary: £44,460 - £46,474 per annum. 37 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and customer-focused individual, who can fulfil this challenging but rewarding role within the Council’s Housing Repairs team.

In this role you will lead our Responsive Repairs and Maintenance service supported by Four Team Leaders covering multi trade operatives and gas and electrical operatives. You will be responsible for ensuring high quality repairs are delivered safely, efficiently and within agreed performance targets. To support you in delivering this service you will work closely with our Compliance Manager and Customer Service Manager and their teams.

We’re looking for an individual who has experience in:

• Managing a team of trade operatives
• Managing contractors and performance
• Knowledge of social housing legislation
• Budget Management
• Working with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues from other departments

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a qualification in a Housing/Construction or considerable experience working in a housing repairs team
• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Have strong ICT skills
• Good knowledge of H&S legislation
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of a demanding service
• Be someone who represents our GREAT values and behaviours

What we offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact James Whiter, Repairs and Compliance Manager on 0115 917 3445.

The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.

As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.

As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme.