Social Housing Area Manager — Repairs & Maintenance

Winner Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card for work

Van & fuel for work

Job summary

Winner Recruitment Ltd invites applications for an Area Manager role based in Stafford/Stoke-on-Trent. You will oversee frontline maintenance teams, manage operatives and subcontractors, and ensure responsive repairs meet high standards while coordinating with clients and residents.

The ideal candidate has social housing or property maintenance experience, strong leadership and safety knowledge, and a proactive approach to improving productivity and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as Area Manager, Supervisor, Site Manager or similar within social housing or property maintenance.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety, RAMS and compliance procedures.
• Confident dealing with clients, residents and operational teams.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and mobile work management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance across the designated area.
• Manage and support operatives and subcontractors, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to the required standard.
• Monitor team productivity, performance and quality, ensuring targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Carry out regular site visits and inspections to review completed works and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with clients, planners and administration teams to ensure a smooth workflow and effective service delivery.
• Monitor job progress, variations and completed works, ensuring accuracy and value for money.
• Support the coordination of labour and resources to meet operational demands.
• Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety legislation, RAMS and relevant quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Client & resident relations

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mobile work management systems

Job description

Winner Recruitment Ltd invites applications for an Area Manager role based in Stafford/Stoke-on-Trent. You will oversee frontline maintenance teams, manage operatives and subcontractors, and ensure responsive repairs meet high standards while coordinating with clients and residents.

The ideal candidate has social housing or property maintenance experience, strong leadership and safety knowledge, and a proactive approach to improving productivity and service delivery.