Repairs Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an Interim & Executive Management professional in Kettering to oversee the Council's Repairs and Maintenance Service. The role requires supervising tradespersons, contractors and staff, ensuring repairs and maintenance are delivered safely, on schedule, and in line with legislation and service standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience, a background in construction or property maintenance, and relevant qualifications including

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required.
• Technical qualification or accreditation for supervising gas, electrical, or asbestos-related works.
• Full, valid driving license and access to a vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate operational delivery of the Council's Repairs and Maintenance Service.
• Establish work priorities, allocate resources, and schedule maintenance tasks.
• Oversee tradespersons and contractors to meet efficiency and quality standards.
• Monitor quality, productivity and performance across service areas.
• Ensure accurate accounting of labour, materials and resources; audit van stock.

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 07/09/2026

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Kettering

Province Northamptonshire

Postal Code NN16

Job Description

3 months contract with a local authority

Summary

• This position involves overseeing tradespersons, contractors, and support staff to ensure that repairs, maintenance, compliance, and planned works are executed effectively, safely, and in line with relevant legislation, Council policies, and service standards. The role requires providing technical expertise, conducting inspections and surveys, supporting contract management activities, and contributing to service improvement and performance management within the repairs service.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the operational delivery of the Council's Repairs and Maintenance Service.
• Establish work priorities, allocate resources, and schedule maintenance tasks.
• Oversee and coordinate tradespersons and contractors to ensure repairs meet efficiency and quality standards.
• Monitor quality, productivity, and performance across various service areas.
• Ensure precise accounting of labor, materials, and resources.
• Perform regular audits of van stock and maintain accurate records.

Requirements

Essential Experience Required

• Proven experience in construction, property maintenance, or building-related services.
• Background in a customer-focused environment with a high-volume workload.
• Experience in supervising or coordinating operational activities and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in maintenance and construction settings.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adhere to deadlines.

Essential Qualifications Required

• A solid general education, including GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Technical qualification or accreditation for supervising gas, electrical, or asbestos-related works (as applicable to the role).
• A full, valid driving license.
• Access to a vehicle for business purposes.

Additional Information

• Contract duration: 3 months, with potential for extension.
• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• The role involves both office and site-based work.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required.