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