Repairs Team Leader

Are you looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional, to join us as our new Repairs Team Leaderon a 6 month FTC. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front managing a team of front-line surveyors whilst they deliver the survey specifications of repairs in our homes.

We really do believe work is something you do, not somewhere you go so if you want to work for a company who are truly flexible and where you are valued then this could be the role for you!

About Yorkshire Housing

Here at Yorkshire Housing our customers are at the heart of what we do – we are not just your typical housing provider! In a nutshell we own and manage nearly 20,000 homes (and counting) across Yorkshire and our mission is to make it possible for our tenants to have a place they’re proud to call home.

We have huge growth plans and the maintenance of our homes is a huge part of that – the team play a key role in providing quality and efficient services across the region. You will drive the team to meet financial targets and deliver data to different parts of the business in relation to asset management, building relationships and influencing a variety of teams along the way, particularly the building repairs team.

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Your Role

Your main responsibilities will includeensuring Yorkshire Housing receives quality and value for money through effective contract management of repairs works. You will have the autonomy when it comes to spend - monitoring the repairs budget, controlling spend to ensure that overspend does not occur and report to managers and the Area Committee on performance and spend.

Whilst showing initiative, you will manage the day to day work of your team ensuring quality control, contract management, contractor performance and attend Regional Quality Meetings with contractors.

You will also provide technical advice to non-technical staff and customers as well as maintaining a close working relationship with other Yorkshire Housing departments to ensure a joined up approach to customer repairs expectations are delivered.

Already feel this is the role for you? There’s much more useful information you can read in the Job Description!

So, what do we need from you?

The answer is simple - if you are hardworking, driven and hungry for your next challenge then we would love to hear from you!

The below would also be great;

• Experience of managing contractors in a partnering environment
• Previous line management responsibility
• Experience of budget management within a demand led environment
• Detailed knowledge of building construction and services, and a diagnostic approach to the identifications and rectification of building defects
• Knowledge of contract administration processes and terminology
• Practical attitude with ability to make decisions on best approach from a technical perspective.
• Excellent level of practical and theoretical understanding of construction and service issues and how these interact with organisational objectives
• Skilled in the supervision of specialist and multi-disciplined contractor
• Good communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

What’s in it for you…

We offer an excellent salary of £41,133.70 per annum for a 35-hour week plus 25 days annual leave (rising annually to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and a £2000 annual car allowance.

That’s not all - we offer a reward package to suit everyone. At YH, you can claim back for prescriptions, eye tests and more with our cash plan, make the most of a variety of retail discounts and take advantage of our pension scheme where we’ll match your contributions up to 9%, just to name a few.

We also promote a flexible approach to work and a real focus on your development with a number of internal and external training opportunities!

One of our biggest priorities is the wellbeing of our staff and you can make the most of our readily available wellbeing support package. This includes access to a library of free fitness classes, as well as an instant My GP service and free counselling sessions with a trained professional.

So, now you’re really interested?

At YH, we’re actively building a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse. We believe difference is what makes us stronger and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.

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The fine print

The closing date for applications will be Friday 31st March 2023 – don’t wait to get your application in as the role may close early!

If you are applying for this role internally, you must inform your line manager