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Repairs Operations Manager
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Posted:
19 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
17 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
3 months contract with a local authority
Rate: 49.06 per hour umbrella
Summary
- The Repairs Operations Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the Councils responsive repairs service for occupied properties. This position ensures that residents live in homes that are safe well-maintained and compliant with all statutory and quality standards. The manager will lead a large-scale operation delivering top-notch repairs and maintenance services across approximately 25000 Council properties.
Responsibilities
- Direct and manage the responsive repairs service for occupied Council properties.
- Supervise a multi-disciplinary repairs operation covering around 25000 properties.
- Ensure repairs are conducted safely efficiently and to a high standard within agreed timelines.
- Collaborate with operational teams and Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) services for effective service delivery.
- Monitor and enhance service performance through strategic planning performance management and continuous improvement efforts.
- Manage and develop a substantial operational workforce including up to 6 direct reports and about 125 indirect reports.
- Lead activities related to recruitment retention performance management and workforce development.
- Establish clear objectives and performance standards for teams ensuring accountability.
- Foster a positive customer-focused and high-performance culture.
- Support apprenticeships mentoring coaching and career development opportunities.
Requirements:
- Significant management experience in housing property maintenance repairs construction or a similar operational environment.
- Extensive experience in managing large multi-disciplinary teams and complex service operations.
- Proven expertise in budget management financial planning cost control and forecasting.
- Relevant professional experience demonstrating the required level of operational and leadership capability.
Additional Information
- Contract Duration: 3 months with a local authority
- Rate: 49.06 per hour umbrella
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly
- Application Note: Pay rate is negotiable. Please specify your desired Umbrella Rate on the CV.
- Urgency: The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The Repairs Operations Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Councils responsive repairs service for occupied properties ensuring residents live in safe well-maintained homes that meet all statutory and quality standards
Required Education:
The Repairs Operations Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Councils responsive repairs service for occupied properties ensuring residents live in safe well-maintained homes that meet all statutory and quality standards
