Repairs and Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Repairs and Maintenance Manager
 Location: Mixed
Salary: £63,222 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services? We are seeking a dynamic Repairs and Maintenance Manager to lead a skilled team and drive operational excellence across a busy maintenance function.

The Role:
 You will be responsible for overseeing the full Repairs & Maintenance service, ensuring top-quartile national performance standards are met. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll shape service strategy, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across in-house teams, contractors, and partners. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional customer experiences while maintaining high standards across all properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a multi-disciplinary team including Repairs Officers, Project Managers, and a large in-house trades team.
• Develop and implement service strategies, monitoring performance against KPIs and budgets.
• Manage day-to-day operations, projects, and contracts to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective repairs.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and a customer focused culture across the service.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and promote a culture of safety throughout the team.
• Oversee procurement, contract management, and the delivery of value for money services.
• Resolve complaints and complex issues, ensuring excellent outcomes for residents.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience managing high performing teams within a repairs, maintenance, or housing environment.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage budgets, performance, and service delivery.
• Knowledge of housing legislation, repairs best practices, and relevant technical standards.
• Resilience, initiative, and the ability to foster collaborative, positive working relationships.
• Relevant degree or HND technical qualification (e.g., building surveying) or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving license and business-use insurance.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and generous pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Reward schemes with discounts and offers.
• Opportunity for autonomy, professional growth, and to shape a key service within the organisation.
• Training and tools to help you succeed and make an impact.

If you are an experienced leader ready to take ownership of a high-profile repairs and maintenance service and drive excellence, we would love to hear from you.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business.