Repairs Team Leader - Sussex

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

Job summary

A leading housing organization in the UK is looking for a Repairs Team Leader to oversee a front-line team within the Sussex region. The candidate will manage repair and maintenance activities, ensuring safety and compliance with procedures. Essential experience in leadership and performance management is required. This role emphasizes customer service and value for money, contributing to the overall success of the operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Ability to travel across the Sussex region as required.
• Basic Criminal Record Check clearance (subject to recruitment).
• Eligible to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the work of a team of Trade Operatives.
• Coordinate and allocate repair and maintenance jobs and activities.
• Provide guidance on best practice and procedures.
• Lead a front line operational team focusing on customer service and value for money.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Performance management

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Location: Sussex

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 the Sussex region.

We are looking for a leader to manage a high performing front line operational team and demonstrate value for money. You will 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 will predominantly be site based to supervise and monitor the work of a team of Trade Operatives to ensure 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 will 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.

Essential that you have demonstrable experience in leadership, coaching and performance management.

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the work of a team of Trade Operatives to achieve defined objectives and standards.
• Coordinate and allocate repair and maintenance jobs and activities in line with defined requirements and time frames.
• Provide guidance on best practice and procedures while ensuring adherence to Health and Safety requirements.
• Lead a front line operational team with a focus on value for money and customer service.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in leadership, coaching and performance management.
• Ability to travel across the Sussex region as required.
• Basic Criminal Record Check clearance (subject to recruitment).
• Eligible to work in the UK; Clarion cannot offer visa sponsorship. You must reside in England or Wales for the duration of employment.

Additional Information

• Closing Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025 at midnight.
• Following the closing date, a shortlisting exercise will be emailed to you and must be completed and returned by midnight on Sunday 9th November.
• This is a great opportunity to join Clarion Housing Group, recognised in 2025 Housing Heroes awards and LinkedIn's Top Companies 2024.
• Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.
• This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. Clarion supports the responsible use of AI in recruitment; please view the guide on our website.