Repairs Team Leader

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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
• 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.