Repairs Manager

We are recruiting a Repairs Manager to join a respected social housing group in Peterborough, leading the delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance services across the housing stock. As a Repairs Manager you will be responsible for managing the repairs service, supporting operational teams, overseeing contractor performance, and ensuring high-quality services are delivered to residents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering hybrid working, career development, and the chance to make a real impact within social housing.

• Salary: £57,000 per annum
• £1,200 car allowance
• Full-time permanent position
• Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in the office
• 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 managing the day-to-day repairs and maintenance service
• Providing leadership, support, and performance management to operational teams
• Overseeing responsive repairs, ensuring works are completed efficiently, within agreed timescales, and to a high standard
• Managing contractor performance and ensuring works meet quality, compliance, and health and safety standards
• Monitoring budgets, financial performance, and service delivery
• Building strong relationships with internal teams, residents, contractors, and external stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation, building regulations, health and safety requirements, and organisational policies
• Producing reports, analysing performance data, and identifying opportunities for continuous service improvement
• Driving excellent customer service and resident satisfaction throughout the repairs service

• Previous experience managing responsive repairs or maintenance services within social housing
• Strong knowledge of housing repairs, maintenance, construction, and contractor management
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong understanding of health and safety, compliance, and housing legislation
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and service performance
• A relevant construction, surveying, property, or housing qualification would be advantageous
• A full UK driving licence

If you're a Repairs Manager looking to join a respected social housing group where you can lead an effective repairs service, deliver high-quality outcomes for residents, and benefit from flexible hybrid working and excellent career opportunities, this could be the perfect role for you.