Team Leader (Damp & Mould)

City Site Solutions Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services firm in Oxford is seeking a Team Leader specializing in damp and mould repairs. The role is crucial for ensuring compliance with housing regulations and managing repairs effectively. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in building maintenance or construction, along with excellent communication skills. This opportunity emphasizes leadership and customer service within the public sector.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in building maintenance or construction.
• Experience in social housing environments.
• In-depth knowledge of housing repairs and related legislation.
• Excellent communication and documentation proficiency.
• SMSTS trained or SSSTS with Asbestos Management awareness.
• Valid driver's license and travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate rapid responses to damp and mould repairs.
• Schedule and manage repairs in collaboration with teams.
• Ensure all works comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Conduct property condition surveys and raise necessary repairs.
• Collaborate with surveyors for preventive measures.
• Lead and motivate staff for customer-driven service.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Social housing experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of housing repairs legislation

Team leadership

Documentation skills

Job description

At City Site we are working in partnership with an Oxfordshire-based contractor who is looking for a Team Leader to join their team within their property services sector, specialising in Damp & Mould repairs and solutions within the public sector.

The Damp and Mould Team Leader will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with the Housing Act 2004, The Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code, and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (also known as Awaab's Law). Changes in law will shift focus to properties with HHSRS hazards, including damp and mould. This role will involve a coordinated approach to triaging, ordering, and managing damp and mould repairs raised by the Client.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the requirements and coordinate a rapid response to damp and mould reports and repairs raised by the client.
• Schedule, deliver and manage damp and mould repairs in collaboration with the company and client teams.
• Manage works and onsite activities, ensuring compliance to all Health and Safety requirements including CDM 2015.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety obligations.
• Coordinate property condition surveys and raise repairs following reports from residents and the wider client and teams.
• Collaborate with client surveyors and the maintenance team to implement preventive measures and post works inspections in line with legislation.
• Lead, motivate and monitor staff to ensure that there is an emphasis on the delivery of a customer driven quality service.

What we are looking for

• At least 5 years' experience of working in building maintenance or construction environment.
• Experience working in social housing.
• In-depth knowledge of housing repairs and related legislation, including HHSRS, disrepair, and mutual exchanges.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ideally SMSTS trained or minimum SSSTS with an awareness in Asbestos Management.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to various property locations.

If this role is of interest to you, do not hesitate to get in contact today to discuss it in more detail.