Repairs Operations Manager

Elevate Projects Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local provider of affordable housing is seeking a Repairs/ DLO Operations Manager to lead the delivery and improvement of their repairs service. The role involves managing large-scale repairs, overseeing staffing and budgets, and ensuring compliance with housing standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a background in housing management. This position requires on-site support for operational teams four days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading operational teams and managing high-value budgets in a housing or local authority setting.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of building construction, property maintenance, and housing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the repairs service.
• Manage large-scale repairs across housing and assets, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Oversee staffing, budgets c 10m, and equipment to deliver efficient service.
• Lead procurement and management of maintenance contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Knowledge of building construction

Knowledge of housing standards

Job description

Elevate projects are working in partnership with our client , a local provider of affordable housing and registered social landlord, to appoint an experienced Repairs/ DLO Operations Manager to their busy property serviced function,

1. Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the repairs service.
2. Manage large-scale repairs across housing and assets, ensuring compliance with standards.
3. Oversee staffing, budgets c 10m, and equipment to deliver efficient service.
4. Lead procurement and management of maintenance contracts.
5. Demonstrate strong knowledge of building construction, property maintenance, and housing standards.
6. Proven track record of leading operational teams and managing high-value budgets in a housing or local authority setting.
7. This successful candidate is expected to be on site supporting operational teams and front-line operatives 4 out of 5 days.