Repairs Manager

Repairs Manager - Oxford, Oxfordshire - Flexible (Mainly Home + Site) Working - Client Side - Daily Rate £400 Umbrella / CIS or £300 PAYE + holiday, employers NI etc. - 37 hrs pw - Local Government - Domestic Stock - Long Term (6-12 months initially with possibility of extending or going permanent) - Secure Contract

Rare opportunity for a Repairs Manager to join an organisation who genuinely care about it's people in Oxfordshire.

Duties for the position of Repairs Manager in Oxfordshire include:

• To lead and take responsibility for the repairs service on a stock of circa 8,000 homes
• Manage the repairs using the preferred contractor, ensure high productivity and oversee the scheduling of work
• Manage the in-house surveying teams within Damp & Mould, Day to Day repairs and Voids
• Specify and resolve complex repair problems
• Manage KPIs to assess performance
• Manage responsive repair contractors
• Budgetary control for the in-house team and external contractors
• Manage the day to day repairs service including Damp & Mould and Voids works
• Lead the responsive repairs response to emergency situations
• Providing a reliable and robust support service for key compliance areas. Including support of quality control checks, updating and management of compliance systems to ensure adherence to all relevant legislation and good practice.
• To engage with Property Services colleagues who are responsible for managing projects.
• Developing, delivering and promoting effective communications, teamwork and engagement with internal and external stakeholders and partners to ensure the delivery of efficient services.
• Benchmark good practise and keep up to date with current legislation.
• To contribute to resident engagement where required, particularly ensuring that concerns are recorded, monitored and dealt with appropriately.
• Produce regular reporting on performance.
• The ability to work from home, office or site locations as required to deliver the role, demonstrating a flexible approach to working as part of the team in support of service objectives.
• Deliver high performance, strong engagement and a commitment to continuous improvement in support of the People Strategy and the client’s values.

Benefits for the position of Repairs Manager in Oxfordshire should the position go permanent include:
• Flexible Working
• Promoting a Work / Life Balance
• 37-hour week
• 37 days holiday (29 days + 8 bank holidays)
• Excellent IT equipment and support for agile working
• Local Government Pension Scheme (up to 19.9% employer contribution)
• Option to 'buy’ additional holiday
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development
• Personal accident insurance
• Travel loans and Travel to Work Discount Scheme - offers an interest free loan to cover the value of your travel season ticket
• Employee wellbeing and counselling
• Long service recognition
• Payment of professional fees for approved professions
• Eye care vouchers
• Gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Offers Discount Scheme

This is a unique opportunity for a Repairs Manager in Oxfordshire to join an organisation that genuinely cares for its people and offers some of the best benefits in the industry. So, if it is of interest, don't delay and apply today!