At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team delivering responsive repairs, focusing on fencing and paving.
- Company: Join a respected social housing group in Northampton.
- Benefits: Salary up to £41,000, generous leave, excellent pension, and career development.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in social housing while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading repairs teams and strong knowledge of health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 41000 £ per year.
We are recruiting a Repairs Team Leader to join a respected social housing group in Northampton, leading the delivery of responsive repairs across the housing stock. As a Repairs Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing a team of operatives, with a particular focus on fencing and paving repairs, ensuring high-quality workmanship, excellent customer service, and efficient delivery of day-to-day maintenance services. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering career development, a supportive working environment, and the chance to make a real impact within social housing.
What's on offer:
- Salary: £36,000 - £41,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Full-time permanent position
- 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 Team Leader key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supervising a team of repairs operatives, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
- Managing day-to-day responsive repairs, with a strong focus on fencing and paving works across the housing stock
- Planning workloads, allocating jobs, and monitoring productivity to ensure service targets are achieved
- Carrying out quality inspections and ensuring all completed works meet required standards
- Supporting, coaching, and developing team members through regular performance management
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practice
- Liaising with residents, contractors, and internal departments to provide an excellent customer experience
- Monitoring materials, resources, and costs to ensure works are delivered efficiently and within budget
- Assisting in resolving complaints and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery
The successful Repairs Team Leader will have:
- Previous experience leading a repairs or maintenance team within social housing, property maintenance, or a similar environment
- Strong practical knowledge of fencing, paving, and external repairs
- Experience supervising and motivating a team to deliver excellent results
- Good understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements
- Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- The ability to manage workloads and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
- A full UK driving licence
If you're a Repairs Team Leader looking to join a respected social housing group where you can lead a skilled team, deliver high-quality repairs, and develop your career within a supportive organisation, this could be the perfect role for you.
