WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Permanent role
£46,7k pa (inc. OTE)
36 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Excellent health cash plan for you and your family
Savings/discounts on gym memberships, major retailers, travel, cinema and more
Generous Pension scheme
Life insurance of 3 x annual salary THE BUSINESS
Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a skilled Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader, with practical experience; and a strong commitment to the development of others, to join our client’s maintenance team who are based in the Northumberland area.
You will play a key role, initially focussing on supporting and driving delivery. You will lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering building-related projects across properties in the North East region.
Our client provides excellent housing and services throughout the North East. They are one of the country’s leading housing providers.
Their values, culture and way of doing business is extremely important to them. Equality and diversity are fundamental to the way they deliver services, and perform as an employer. You would be working for an extremely employee focussed business, who puts its people central to every decision they make. They hold the Investors in People Gold Award.
THE ROLE
You will have a comprehensive understanding of building construction and its components
You will also have knowledge of the various building trades and relevant building regulations
Familiarity with methods for identifying and addressing damp and mould is beneficial
Have the capacity to understand and execute tasks in accordance with current legislation and industry standards
Strong supervisory skills are essential in this role, encompassing the capacity to foster team development and optimise performance
The role requires achievement of performance targets and deadlines while upholding consistent standards in all areas of responsibility
Responsibilities include managing both internal staff and external contractors, necessitating effective leadership abilities
Additionally, the position demands a commitment to delivering services that meet customer expectations and offer value for money
We are looking for an individual with a positive and proactive approach to their work, demonstrating enthusiasm and professionalism at all times
As part of the team, you will contribute to facilitating organisational change and transforming strategic ideas into effective actions THE PERSON
All applicants are expected to possess up-to-date certifications, or a proven history of certification, relevant to key tasks within the role
These should include, but are not limited to, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), Working at Height, Asbestos Management, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association), First Aid, and Manual Handling
You must hold a City & Guilds Craft Certificate, NVQ, or an equivalent qualification in a building-related trade or profession. This ensures that you have the practical knowledge and technical competency required to succeed in the role
These qualifications demonstrate your ability to safely and effectively manage the various health and safety requirements associated with building and maintenance works
A full driving licence is essential, as the position requires travel between multiple sites across the northeast region
You must be prepared to work outside of standard hours as part of a rota system, along with other team leaders, in order to provide necessary cover and support to the team TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering team who are leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with the Engineering team at Westray Recruitment Group on (phone number removed) Option 2