Ref: RQ(phone number removed)

Location: Corby

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (37hrs per week)

Pay: £25.00ph - £30.00ph paid weekly via umbrella

Duration: Ongoing Contract

To be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the clients Repairs and Maintenance Team, providing a high quality and cost effective repairs and maintenance function

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. People management

* All usual line management responsibilities

* Encourage personal development for all team members

1. Strategy

* Plan and monitor the service contribution to the delivery of the AMS

* Focus on reducing the whole life cost of maintenance through feedback

1. Performance Management

* Ensure PIs reflect service and corporate objectives

* Build a hierarchy of performance information to report to stakeholders and build an effective set of operational information for day-to-day management

* Publish the appropriate information to stakeholders and team members

* Benchmarking performance and using the results to improve services

1. Partnerships

* Work with Landlord Services/Neighbourhood managers to develop an integrated approach to property maintenance

* Promote a “One Team” approach within the R&M Team, the Council and with external partners

* Foster good relationships with tenants and their representatives to ensure they are engaged in monitoring and improving the service

Qualifications & Experience

* Full UK Drivers License

* A broad knowledge of construction or an understanding of property maintenance

* Practical experience of budget management and financial control

* Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as it applies to Direct Labour Organisations and landlords

* Experience of working in building management specifically the delivery of responsive repairs, capital programmes, and void management

* Experience with Housing condition claims or disrepair claims