Repairs Service Manager

Repairs and Maintenance Manager

Location - Manchester

Duration - Temporary Contract - 6 months

Hourly rate - £35 - £40 per hour - depending on payment type

Monday - Friday - 40 hours per week

Sellick Partnership Ltd are partnering a well-established housing association with the recruitment of a Repairs and Maintenance Manager to support their existing team with the implementation of Awaabs law.

Job Summary for the Repairs and Maintenance Manager

• The role holder will be responsible for effectively managing and organising the front­ line delivery of work activities, and lead on strategic marketing and development of venues and localities.
• The role holder will work closely with service managers and key stakeholders to effectively engage with residents and local communities in order to develop and deliver appropriate programmes and activities.
• The role holder will work in collaboration with other key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships, linkages and greater coordinated working with partners to achieve service objectives, and ensure joined up delivery and maximum efficiency

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Motivate and develop team members through effective performance management and co-ordination of teams, including training and development to maintain continuous improvement
• Ensure that teams effectively engage with stakeholders to deliver work programmes and to ensure that strategic objectives are successfully achieved.
• Lead on the development of strategies relating to service improvement and the delivery of effective, efficient and high-quality work activities which maximise partnership arrangements for the benefit of local communities.
• Supervise and manage all activities on site, including work undertaken by contractors, to meet service standards, security standards, legislative requirements, and health and safety needs
• Develop and maintain effective partnership working, taking a lead role in communication, engagement and the delivery of joined up approaches with third sector, external agencies, local community groups, volunteers and other council departments.
• Understand the needs and priorities for local communities and customer groups, ensuring the effective delivery of services that meet the current and future needs of residents.
• Be proactive in identifying and supporting the implementation of change, modernisation and improvements in support of organisational strategies.

Technical requirements for the role:

• The post holder will have a construction-related qualification or equivalent demonstratable work experience.
• Track record of success in a management role within
• Significant knowledge and understanding of public services delivered at a place level and the structural, legislative and policy context within which these services operate.
• An understanding of the national and regional policy context for local
• Extensive knowledge and experience of managing resident-focused repairs and maintenance services, inclusive of contract administration and regulatory
• An understanding of managing in-house direct labour
• A full driving licence and access to a car on each working day. This post is currently designated as a Casual Car Car User statuses are subject to review in line with policy.
• Able to work outside of normal office hours at times, contributing to service continuity and emergency call outs. This will include being part of an out of hours standby rota.

If you feel well-suited to the role or would like to discuss it with further details, please apply or contact Josh Meek at Sellick Partnership Ltd Derby office

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