Repairs Manager

January 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Repairs Manager

Job Title: Repairs Manager

Location: South London

Salary: £28/h - £35/h (Umbrella)

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading social housing contractor based in the South London area who are looking for a highly skilled Repairs Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will oversee a vital social housing reactive maintenance contract.

What You'll Do:

  • Supervise and guide a team, including Supervisors, Planners, Administrators, and Operatives, to deliver outstanding service.
  • Drive improvements in customer satisfaction and ensure contract objectives are met.
  • Oversee the scheduling of complex, multi-trade repairs to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
  • Enforce compliance with key policies on attendance, driving, mobile device use, and workplace safety.
  • Collaborate with the Commercial team to resolve invoicing issues and optimize contract performance.
  • Champion Health and Safety compliance across all operations, adhering to the contractor's framework and standards.

Requirements:

  • Significant experience in the Repairs and Maintenance sector.
  • A strong history of managing large-scale maintenance contracts and diverse teams.
  • Expertise in Health and Safety protocols and compliance.
  • A commercial mindset with a proven ability to enhance contract profitability.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • A full UK driving licence.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.