Repairs Team Leader

Job Title: Repairs Team Leader
Location: East London
Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: 12-month ongoing contract
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Repairs Team Leader to oversee a busy and fast-paced Local Authority repairs service in East London. This role is critical in leading a team of Maintenance Surveyors, ensuring high-quality repair services across housing stock, delivering statutory compliance, and improving resident satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of at least six Maintenance Surveyors, ensuring performance targets are met.
• Oversee and coordinate responsive repairs, void works, and cyclical maintenance.
• Provide expert technical guidance on complex repairs, diagnostics, and disrepair cases.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards, including health and safety.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with contractors, residents, and internal teams.
• Deliver high-quality service improvements and contribute to long-term asset management plans.
• Support performance monitoring, contract management, and the delivery of value for money.

Requirements

• Extensive experience managing technical staff in a local authority/social housing repairs environment.
• Strong track record of leading teams in a busy, high-demand repairs service.
• Proven problem-solving and technical diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Minimum Building HNC qualification (or equivalent recognised building qualification).
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and drive service excellence.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.