Repairs Team Leader - Bedford, Milton Keynes & Northampton

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

Job summary

A leading housing organization is seeking a Repairs Team Leader to oversee a front line operational team in delivering repair and maintenance services. The role involves managing Trade Operatives and ensuring adherence to quality standards while embedding a customer-focused approach. Demonstrable leadership experience and eligibility to work in the UK are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Willing and able to travel across the region as required.
• Eligible to work in the UK; must reside in England or Wales.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a front line operational team to deliver repair and maintenance services.
• Supervise and monitor the work of Trade Operatives.
• Coordinate and allocate repair and maintenance jobs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Performance Management

Customer Focused Approach

Job description

Overview

Location: Bedford, Milton Keynes & Northampton

Salary: £33,592 - £46,189 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

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.

Closing Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025 at midnight. Shortlisting exercises will be emailed after closing and should be returned by midnight Sunday 9th November.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a front line operational team to deliver repair and maintenance services.
• Supervise and monitor the work of Trade Operatives, ensuring objectives and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate and allocate repair and maintenance jobs for a specific trade or closely 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 to all areas of the service.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in leadership, coaching and performance management.
• Willing and able to travel across the region as required.
• This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.
• Eligible to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available); must reside in England or Wales for the duration of employment.

Additional Information

To find out more about who we are and what we do, please consider the role profile and behaviours and mandatory accountabilities for this level.

Employer information: This is a great opportunity to join a recognised employer with accolades such as Employer of the Year and LinkedIn Top Companies.