Head of Repairs in Milton Keynes

Here at Amplius we are passionate about creating homes and communities that our customers can be proud to live in. We have a new opportunity for a Head of Repairs to lead our approach to regional property maintenance, manage high‑performing teams, oversee contractors, drive efficiency and compliance, and deliver excellent repairs, empty homes and emergency services. You’ll help shape strategies, budgets and business plans while embedding a culture of performance and putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

Salary: 85,521 per year (plus car user allowance)

Contract: Permanent full‑time

Your week: 36.25 hours (Monday to Friday 8:45 am – 5 pm)

Location: Hybrid with a weekly presence in either our Milton Keynes, Rushden or Peterborough office

Snapshot of Your Role

• Collaborate with senior management, Heads of Service and Regional Directors to shape service delivery and organisational priorities.
• Oversee the delivery of repairs and maintenance, managing contractors, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement effective resourcing strategies, including apprenticeships and professional development, to support business growth.
• Ensure budgets, cash flow and financial controls are accurately managed and aligned with business plans.
• Analyse KPIs, customer feedback and complaints to maintain service quality and take corrective action where needed.
• Implement health and safety policies, ensure legal compliance and manage risk across all operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience with senior‑level experience in a maintenance organisation.
• Experience managing a large remote team and delivering cost‑effective operational services.
• Strong understanding of health and safety risk compliance and budget management.
• Interest in housing and empathy with the aims of Amplius.
• Ability to empower and engage colleagues, inspire confidence and trust, and adapt to change.
• Personable, flexible and able to apply operational and strategic thinking to achieve better outcomes.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

Important – We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

Closing: 4 January

Phone screening: 8 January

Interviews: 16 January

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

Have questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we’ll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums!

The Company

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services including care and support specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference.

The Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• State‑of‑the‑art IT equipment
• Volunteer days
• Flexible Working
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Generous Annual Leave
• Career Development

Documents are required as part of the application process.

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