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Repairs Manager


Job Location:

Edinburgh - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 48000 - 60000
Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Based in Central Scotland our Social Housing sector client is seeking a candidate to join their team and deliver a high-quality reactive repairs service ensuring excellent customer service effective team and contractor management. The position is a temporary role that will last 6 months however it could last longer.

Key Responsibilities

Reactive Repairs Service Management

  • Manage monitor and control the operational delivery of the reactive repairs service.
  • Supervise Property Officers and Property Assistants.
  • Manage external contractors delivering reactive repairs and servicing.
  • Identify and resolve causes of dampness ensuring procedures are followed.
  • Promote and enforce the Associations repairs policies daily

Customer Service

  • Deliver first-class customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with tenants colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Promote a professional ethical and customer-focused culture.
  • Ensure confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of work.

Performance & Compliance

  • Ensure accurate data processing to support KPI reporting.
  • Monitor contractor performance and report outcomes to senior management and the Board.
  • Conduct tenant satisfaction surveys and recommend service improvements.
  • Investigate complaints and prepare responses.
  • Identify and implement training needs for repairs staff.
  • Approve tenant alteration requests and arrange post-completion inspections.
  • Liaise regularly with Finance and Housing Management teams.
  • Attend coordination meetings.
  • Provide technical supervision to Housing Administration staff.
  • Prepare quotations for owner-occupiers share of common repair costs.

Additional Duties

  • Provide technical advice and guidance to staff as required.
  • Provide cover for senior management within Asset Management when needed.
  • Attend Board meetings and prepare draft Board papers.
  • Undertake any other relevant duties as required.

This position offers the opportunity to work for a progressive organisation that offers flexible working arrangements. If you are interested in the position then please dont hesitate to contact Alasdair Reid on or


Required Experience:

Manager