We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in South London, who are recruiting for a Repairs Manager on a temporary six-month contract. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go permanent. The daily rate of pay is negotiable up to £330 via an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of delivering a responsive repairs service, have access to a vehicle, a basic DBS within the last 12 months and have good technical knowledge.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• To be responsible for providing an excellent repairs service to residents, ensuring properties are maintained to the highest standards

• Manage 1 x Surveyor, 1 Supervisor and 1 RLO

• Ensure that all works, tenders and quotation matters, payment of invoices etc. and implementing any improvement plans, producing reports as required

• Lead on the operational development and performance of Repairs Services and support the stock investment function, including the effective management and delivery of all repairs and maintenance related contracts

• Support DOH in Strategic Development of service in line with regulatory requirements and continuous improvement

• Responsible for ensuring all relevant policies, procedures and working practices including strategies, procurement and contract management systems are compliant and deliver value for money

Experience required:

• Track record of delivering Responsive Repairs and Void Maintenance services

• Experience in managing a day-to-day repairs service, ensuring tenants remain at the heart of service delivery

• Successful contractor management including Responsive repairs and void works

• Knowledge and experience of successfully managing landlord health & safety

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Able to work within a strong team environment, covering for others when needed

• Able to plan, organise and manage own workload

• Good technical, building and maintenance knowledge

• Able to demonstrate up to date with all relevant legislation and good practice including property maintenance, decent homes, landlord health & safety and compliance

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working

• Permanent opportunity after six months

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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