The Vacancy Repairs are central to residents' homes, wellbeing and trust. We are seeking an experienced Repairs Team Leader who can provide strong operational leadership and bring teams together to deliver a high quality, responsive repairs service. If you have proven experience leading repairs teams, we would love to hear from you! About the role Take a leading role in the delivery of repair services, including reactive and voids, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to required standards The line management of the Repairs Team and Repairs Coordinator, providing flexible and responsive ways of working, together with a high level of engagement and wellbeing and project management, helping maintain a strong 'golden thread' of information Monitor service performance and address issues as they arise, escalating risks or pressures where appropriate Coordinate and monitor the out-of-hours service, including contractors and additional resources as needed Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, guidance and Brunelcare policies Lead, motivate and develop the in-house multi-skilled repairs team, ensuring high levels of engagement, wellbeing and performance. Ensure the repairs service meets all social housing consumer standards, particularly the Home Standard and Neighbourhood & Community Standard Carry out audits, inspections, and quality checks on completed works About you You will be qualified to City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in relevant trade, (e.g; carpentry, plumbing) or engineering maintenance. Strong technical expertise in building maintenance and repair diagnostics, with a solid understanding of current building regulations, health & safety legislation, and British Standards Experience of managing operatives and contractors within a customer facing environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to provide the best service possible to our customers and contractors Good working knowledge of scheduling systems and housing/repairs management systems. Interview dates: 15th June 2026 Job benefits Equivalent to 25 days paid annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 28 after 5 years' service (pro rata) Comprehensive and flexible induction provided and ongoing support Medical healthcare cash plan scheme Free enhanced DBS Check Blue Light Card discount service, offering online and high street discounts 45p mileage allowance (per mile) Cycle to Work Scheme Pension Scheme - Death in Service Cover Included Company Sick Pay - Linked to length of service Optima Health Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders available Brunelcare is committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion, and this is embedded in our strategy and supported through our policies and processes. We welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments where this would support you to make an application. Benefits Established in 1941, Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West. Today, across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Somerset, Brunelcare works to support people to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible. The extensive range of our services means that people can stay with us however their needs may change. We are also widely recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living with dementia, and for supporting their families. As a charity, we do not pay dividends to shareholders, and any profit we make is reinvested back into the services we provide. Health Cash Plan Tailored Development Holiday Trading Scheme Free Blue Light Card Flexible Working Pension Scheme About Brunelcare Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West whilst also recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people with dementia. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive.