Repairs and Voids Manager

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South Derbyshire District Council is investing in its Housing Service to provide quality homes and services for tenants and the residents of South Derbyshire.

The Council would like to hear from committed, enthusiastic and determined people who can help to develop and improve services that respond to the changing needs of customers and the new regulatory framework.

The successful candidate will provide support to the Operational Delivery Manager in delivery of various repairs and minor planned and cyclical; work programme including void properties. The post will have line management responsibility for the operational delivery of the direct labour organisation (DLO) day-to-day repairs and void work, ensuring it is run in a commercially efficient way and the Councils homes are safe and support customers to thrive.  Management of contractors to ensure value for money and high levels of resident satisfaction.

You will be leading a team of supervisors and trades, to ensure repairs are sorted fast, right first time. Driving quality, performance, and customer satisfaction through operative and contractor management. You must have strong budget management skills and be proactive in your approach.

The successful applicant will manage an in-house repairs team along a with a variety of support contractors. With control of day to day works and repairs to empty properties the role is challenging but rewarding and offers the chance to work in one of the most prosperous and rapidly developing districts in the midlands.

We are looking for applicants committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and good customer care to ensure our tenants receive an excellent service.

Once you have read the job description and person specification, should you wish to discuss this role informally, please call Lee Boyle – Operational Delivery Manager on 07990 379138.

Provisional Interview Date: 2nd June 2025

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.