Repairs Manager

Public Sector; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing organisation in East Anglia is seeking a Repairs and Maintenance Manager for a temporary role. The successful candidate will lead an in-house team, focusing on delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services while ensuring compliance and budget management. This is a hybrid full-time position with a competitive salary of £400 to £500 per day.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a repairs or voids environment.
• Solid understanding of housing legislation and maintenance best practices.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a first-class responsive repairs and maintenance service.
• Manage a large in-house trade team and oversee performance and budgeting.
• Champion health & safety and ensure service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Team Management

Customer Focus

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g., HND, CIOB)

Job description

Goodman Masson are currently working with a social housing organisation in East Anglia to recruit for an interim Repairs Manager.

Rate – £400 – £500 a day INSIDE IR35 umbrella

Repairs and Maintenance Manager

Full-Time | Temporary | 37 Hours per Week | Hybrid Working

Are you a forward-thinking, results-driven leader with a passion for delivering high-quality housing repairs and maintenance services?

We’re looking for a Repairs and Maintenance Manager to lead and develop a thriving in-house workforce and contractor network, driving innovation and high performance across all aspects of property maintenance.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive housing provider committed to service excellence, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that repairs and maintenance services are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standard, putting residents at the heart of everything you do.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the delivery of a first-class responsive repairs and maintenance service.
• Manage a large in-house trade team, Repairs Officers, and a dedicated Repairs Project Manager.
• Oversee all aspects of performance, budgeting, compliance, and service improvement.
• Work closely with senior leadership to shape strategy, drive innovation, and embed a customer-focused culture.
• Champion health & safety, value for money, and best practice across all activities.
• Ensure a “right first time” ethos in service delivery and manage contractor performance.
• Use data and resident feedback to inform decision-making and improve services.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership in a repairs and/or voids environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and budget management experience.
• A people-focused manager with the ability to inspire, develop, and motivate teams.
• Solid understanding of housing legislation and maintenance best practices.
• Comfortable driving strategic goals while managing day-to-day operations.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g., HND, CIOB, or equivalent).
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

If this role is of interest, please email over your CV to [e-mail]