Repairs Manager – Social Housing
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per year
Additional Perks: £3,000 car allowance, laptop, mobile phone
Work Environment: Office-based (Hertfordshire)
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
R9 Recruitment is proud to partner with a respected social housing provider in search of a Repairs Manager to oversee the operational delivery of their in-house responsive repairs team.
This role is ideal for a proactive manager with strong commercial awareness and a passion for excellent customer service. You’ll manage supervisors and surveyors, optimize repairs service delivery, ensure compliance, and contribute to broader strategic objectives within social housing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage emergency, routine, and out-of-hours repairs
* Lead and develop the repairs team, including external contractors
* Manage budgets, KPIs, and service improvement strategies
* Enhance customer satisfaction through efficient repairs operations
* Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies
* Oversee fleet management, supply chain, and contractor relationships
* Support long-term planning and business development within social housing
Requirements:
* Management experience in responsive repairs or property maintenance
* Strong knowledge of social housing regulations, compliance, and service standards
* Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* A commercial mindset with a commitment to repairs service excellence
If you're ready to take on this Repairs Manager role and make a meaningful impact in social housing, apply today