A client within the public sector based in the East Midlands is currently recruiting for a Repairs Team Leader to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, contract position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to carry out repair inspections of residential properties with experience of working on disrepair cases and understand the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• facilitate and supervise housing repairs and void maintenance services.
• identify, develop and implement new business opportunities within repairs and maintenance.
• effectively lead, develop and motivate the repairs and maintenance teams (operatives), monitor and report on the delivery of the Responsive Repairs and Void Maintenance services, ensuring they meet time, cost, quality targets and the needs of residents.
• ensure all employees within the section including trade and manual employees are effectively managed, have a clear focus on quality and customer service delivery and are motivated and empowered to achieve objectives.
• provide equality in service delivery and lead on all aspects of repairs and maintenance for the Council, including management of the in-house repairs service, external material suppliers and sub-contractors.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require to have an HNC/ONC in Building studies/Construction Management or equivalent level. You will also require a valid driving license as well as access to your own vehicle.

It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:

• Proven supervisory experience in the delivery of a high quality in-house (DLO) repairs and maintenance
• Experience of planned maintenance and asset management contracts
• Management experience in a construction related environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal and statutory framework relating to repairs and maintenance services.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legal and statutory framework relating to employment, local government and repairs and maintenance services.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £25 p/h Umbrella Ltd. (approx. £20 p/h PAYE)

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to or call Amy at Service Care Construction on to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.