Repairs Manager-Social Housing

A Housing Association has a fantastic permanent opportunity for a Repairs Manager

The Role
Lead and manage the operational delivery of a team of repairs and maintenance staff including: • Ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of staff at all times • Deliver a safe, compliant, high quality repairs service to properties across NPH, ensuring maximum efficiency and value for money and ensuring our residents' needs are met • Manage KPI's / SLA's performance and department budgets to ensure targets are met • Supporting the Assistant Director of Repairs and working in partnership with stakeholders to develop and deliver the aims and objectives of the business as set out in the Business Plan

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide day to day leadership and line management to team leaders to deliver safe, compliant, high quality and timely repair services through an in-house team of operatives and external contractors•
A safety-first approach - ensure safe systems of work are reviewed and maintained, and all repair operations are performed in a safe manner in accordance with all relevant legislation, regulations, company risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments to the requirements of CDM Regulations 2015. Reporting all work-related
Accidents/incidents/near misses etc to management (and to the relevant authorities if appropriate) as soon as practically possible • Undertake recorded monthly site H&S inspections and address any resulting actions • To provide proactive, supportive leadership and management, driving high standards of quality, performance, productivity and customer care and a positive, customer focussed culture • To manage all staff in accordance with the agreed policies
What you'll need to succeed

Educated to degree level or equivalent and/or relevant social housing sector/industry experience.
Proven experience of Health and Safety involving property maintenance and minor works projects including holding a relevant H&S qualification - IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

Proven track record managing high volume residential repairs and property maintenance contracts
Good relevant experience and a proven track record of leading and managing a team with a holistic approach to service delivery; managing change, motivating/coaching and developing people, being able to demonstrate successful outcomes and achievements

Experienced in managing operations and H&S across an internal workforce and subcontract teams
Able to prioritise achieving realistic targets, costs and budget
What you'll get in return
This is a permanent role with a salary starting at £45000 with a Local Government Pension Scheme + plus other benefits.

What you need to do now

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