Operations Manager – Repairs, Local Authority Housing, Swindon

Operations Manager – Repairs, Local Authority Housing, Swindon 
Pay rate to £53.95 per hour 
Contract role, Local Government Housing 
 
We are recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager within a Local Authority Housing Service in Swindon 
Main focus: 

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the council’s repairs service. 

• Manage large-scale repairs across housing and corporate assets, ensuring compliance with standards. 

• Oversee staffing, budgets c£10m, and equipment to deliver efficient service. 

• Lead procurement and management of maintenance contracts. 

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of building construction, property maintenance, and housing standards. 

• Proven track record of leading operational teams and managing high-value budgets in a housing or local authority setting. 

• This successful candidate is expected to be on site supporting operational teams and front-line operatives 4 out of 5 days. 

 
This is a contract role and you will need to have experience in a similar role. 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
This is an agency post and Vitalis can offer you:- 

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to 

• An easy registration process (all done online) 

• Referral schemes and incentives  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you 

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@vitalissocialcare.co.uk for more information.  
We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles.