At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage responsive repairs and maintenance services for social housing.
- Company: Respected social housing group in Peterborough with a forward-thinking approach.
- Benefits: £57,000 salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and excellent pension scheme.
- Other info: Supportive environment with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in social housing while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing repairs, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications preferred.
We are recruiting a Repairs Manager to join a respected social housing group in Peterborough, leading the delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance services across the housing stock. As a Repairs Manager, you will be responsible for managing the repairs service, supporting operational teams, overseeing contractor performance, and ensuring high-quality services are delivered to residents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering hybrid working, career development, and the chance to make a real impact within social housing.
What’s on offer:
- Salary: £57,000 per annum
- £1,200 car allowance
- Full-time permanent position
- Hybrid working – 1–2 days per week in the office
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays
- Excellent pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Repairs Manager key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing the day-to-day repairs and maintenance service
- Providing leadership, support, and performance management to operational teams
- Overseeing responsive repairs, ensuring works are completed efficiently, within agreed timescales, and to a high standard
- Managing contractor performance and ensuring works meet quality, compliance, and health and safety standards
- Monitoring budgets, financial performance, and service delivery
- Building strong relationships with internal teams, residents, contractors, and external stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation, building regulations, health and safety requirements, and organisational policies
- Producing reports, analysing performance data, and identifying opportunities for continuous service improvement
- Driving excellent customer service and resident satisfaction throughout the repairs service
The successful Repairs Manager will have:
- Previous experience managing responsive repairs or maintenance services within social housing
- Strong knowledge of housing repairs, maintenance, construction, and contractor management
- Experience leading and developing teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong understanding of health and safety, compliance, and housing legislation
- Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and service performance
- A relevant construction, surveying, property, or housing qualification would be advantageous
- A full UK driving licence
If you’re a Repairs Manager looking to join a respected social housing group where you can lead an effective repairs service, deliver high-quality outcomes for residents, and benefit from flexible hybrid working and excellent career opportunities, this could be the perfect role for you.
Locations
Repairs Manager in Peterborough, Werrington employer: Niyaa People Ltd
Niyaa People Ltd is an excellent employer that values community engagement and employee development. Working as a Street Warden in Newark on Trent not only offers competitive pay but also provides a supportive work culture where your contributions directly impact the local neighbourhood. With opportunities for skill enhancement and a focus on fostering positive relationships within the community, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
