We are currently partnering with a non-profit housing provider and support service for individuals at risk of or are homeless, and they are recruiting for a Repairs Manager to join their growing team on a temporary basis.

This is a temporary position with the contract finishing in March 2025 with a day rate of up to £375 (subject to experience) and the start date is subject to notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• To be responsible for the delivery of reactive repairs and maintenance across our property portfolio through our Inhouse Repairs Team and external contractors, ensuring repairs are carried out to the required standard, timescales, value for money, and in accordance with any contractual, statutory, or internal requirements.
• Monitor performance and delivery of works by the Inhouse Maintenance Team and external contractors which will include, but not limited to performance meetings, performance data, key performance indicators, internal standards, and contractual requirements.
• Line management and supervision of Property Maintenance Surveyor, Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Administrator to ensure service delivery in accordance with the remit of their roles.
• Liaise with the Contract and Compliance Manager on any reactive repairs and maintenance issues around mechanical, electrical, or statutory compliance, including servicing, inspections, and checks.

Experience required:

• Have experience in delivering reactive repairs and void service with Housing Association or Local Authority sector
• Experience of working on the client or contractors’ side in delivering reactive repairs
• and voids
• Management and supervision of staff
• Procurement of contracts and implementing contracts

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Understands regulatory compliance
• Monitoring contractor management and performance
• Use of IT systems to manage and monitor performance
• Take ownership of issues and delivering to set timescales

Rewards and Benefits:

• 2/3 days hybrid working

Working hours:

• 39 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

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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