Repairs Manager

Repairs Manager

📍Livingston | 🕒 36 hrs (Mon-Fri) | 📅 3-month temp (potential to be extended or made permanent)
💰 £48,600 - £54,000 DOE

We're seeking an experienced Repairs Manager to lead a high-performing reactive repairs service within a social housing environment. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering safe, compliant, and customer-focused maintenance services while driving continuous improvement.

As Repairs Manager, you'll take ownership of the reactive repairs and maintenance service, leading a team and working collaboratively across the organisation to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes for residents.

You'll be a key decision-maker, influencing operational and strategic direction, while ensuring performance, safety, and customer satisfaction remain at the heart of everything you do.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the reactive repairs service, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
Line manage and develop the team to achieve performance targets and KPIs
Oversee contractor performance, budgets, and compliance
Monitor service performance (e.g. response times, first-time fix, costs)
Provide technical expertise on building maintenance and compliance
Manage complex repairs issues, risk, and escalated complaints
Ensure accurate reporting, governance, and audit readiness✅ About You

Proven experience in housing/property repairs management
Strong knowledge of building maintenance, compliance, and legislation
Experience managing teams, budgets, and contractors
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong IT skills and experience with reporting systems🚗 Additional Info

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle required
Travel across sites and occasional lone working❤️ Why Join?

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in the social housing sector, helping to improve homes, communities, and customer experiences, while working within a supportive and values-driven organisation.

If you are interested please apply here or email (url removed) 📧

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