Repairs Team Leader

Cobalt Housing Limited; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A registered housing association in the UK is seeking a Team Leader to manage day-to-day operations of maintenance projects. You will lead a team of operatives, ensuring high performance and accountability while coordinating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience in managing site teams, technical knowledge of building trades, and strong health and safety awareness. This role offers an opportunity to support the maintenance of affordable homes in the community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of leading and managing a site maintenance team.
• In depth technical knowledge of all general building trades.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of repair and planned works.
• Coordinate with contractors, tenants, and local authorities.
• Lead and support a team of operatives for excellent service.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical knowledge of building trades

Health and safety knowledge

Scheduling systems familiarity

Driving License

Education

SMSTS or willingness to study

Tools

Asset management software

Mobile devices

Job description

As a Team Leader for Cobalt Housing Property Services you will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of our repair, void, disrepair, DMC and planned works projects within the social housing sector.

You will ensure that all works are completed to the highest standards, within budget, and on schedule. Your role will involve coordinating with various stakeholders, including contractors, tenants, and local authorities.

You will lead and support a team of operatives and subcontractors, ensuring high performance, accountability, continuous development and the effective delivery of excellent customer service and repairs for approximately 6000 properties.

We're looking for you to have:

• Previous experience of leading and managing a site maintenance team.
• In depth technical knowledge of all general building trades and associated Standard minute values for works.
• Familiarity with scheduling systems, asset management software, and mobile devices.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation
• A full Driving Licence (Full, UK)
• SMSTS (or willing to study towards)

The Company

Cobalt Housing is a registered housing association based in North Liverpool. We manage and maintain around 6,000 affordable homes in Fazakerley and Sparrow Hall, Croxteth and Norris Green.

We carry out a wide range of economic, neighbourhood and community regeneration activities and believe that, by providing quality places to live and support to those who need it, we play our part in developing thriving communities where people are proud to live and can be their best.