Repairs Team Leader - Bedford, Milton Keynes & Northampton

Clarion Housing Group; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing organization is seeking a Repairs Team Leader in Bedford, Milton Keynes & Northampton. The ideal candidate will lead a front line operational team, ensuring all activities adhere to safety standards and customer-focused service. You must have strong leadership skills and be eligible to work in the UK. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in a recognized company.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in leadership, coaching and performance management.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and residence in England or Wales.
• Basic Criminal Record Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a front line operational team.
• Coordinate repair and maintenance jobs within defined time frames.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety requirements.
• Embed a customer-focused approach across the service.
• Ensure activities are conducted safely according to policies.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Performance Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

Overview

Location: Bedford, Milton Keynes & Northampton

Salary: £33,592 - £46,189 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Repairs Team Leader to join our team covering Bedford, Milton Keynes and Northampton.

We're looking for a leader to manage a high performing front line operational team and demonstrate value for money. You'll ensure all activities are undertaken in a safe way, whilst adhering to all Clarions policies and procedures and work to embed a customer focused approach to all areas of the service.

You'll predominantly be site based to supervise and monitor the work of a team of Trade Operatives to make sure they achieve defined objectives and standards. This includes providing guidance regarding best practice and relevant procedures whilst ensuring adherence to all Health and Safety requirements.

We'll look to you to coordinate and allocate repair and maintenance jobs, tasks and activities for a specific trade or closely related trades, in accordance with defined requirements and time frames.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a front line operational team to achieve defined objectives and standards.
• Coordinate and allocate repair and maintenance jobs for a specific trade or related trades within defined requirements and time frames.
• Provide guidance on best practice and relevant procedures while ensuring adherence to Health and Safety requirements.
• Embed a customer-focused approach across the service and demonstrate value for money.
• Ensure activities are undertaken safely and in line with Clarion policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in leadership, coaching and performance management.
• Travel across the region as required.
• Post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Clearance.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK; Clarion cannot offer visa sponsorship. You must reside in England or Wales for the duration of employment.

How to apply / Additional information

Please review the full role profile and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities on our website before applying.

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Closing Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025 at midnight.

Following the closing date we will email you a shortlisting exercise. This needs to be completed and returned to us by midnight Sunday 9th November.

Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.

This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and one of LinkedIn's Top Companies 2024.