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Repairs Manager

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Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Repairs Manager

Loughborough Estate Management Board (LEMB) is a resident-led housing management organisation providing housing, repairs, and estate services to the local community. Working in partnership with Lambeth Council, LEMB is committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and excellent customer service while ensuring value for money and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Position: Repairs Manager
Reports to: Neighbourhood Services Director
Responsible for: Multi-Trades Team, NICEIC Electrician, Caretaker/Store Person, Gas Engineers, and Surveyor
Hours: 37 hours per week

Repairs Manager Day-to-Day Duties

* Lead and manage the Repairs and Asset Management Team, ensuring an efficient, customer-focused repairs and maintenance service.

* Oversee responsive repairs, planned maintenance programmes, and contractor performance across the estate.

* Manage repairs budgets, monitor expenditure, and identify opportunities to improve value for money.

* Procure, tender, and manage repairs and maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.

* Ensure statutory compliance relating to gas safety, fire safety, health and safety, risk assessments, COSHH, and CDM regulations.

* Monitor property condition and develop planned maintenance and cyclical works programmes.

* Investigate and respond to complaints, complex enquiries, Ombudsman cases, and stakeholder correspondence.

* Produce reports and performance updates for senior management, the Board, and external stakeholders.

* Support capital works projects and represent LEMB at project meetings.

* Manage, coach, and develop staff, including recruitment, induction, training, and performance management.

* Deputise for the Neighbourhood Services Director when required.

Repairs Manager Requirements

Qualifications

* Degree or equivalent qualification, professional experience, or technical expertise in construction, asset management, property maintenance, housing, or a related field.

Experience

* 5–7 years' experience in a repairs, maintenance, asset management, or property services leadership role.

* Experience managing contractors, procurement processes, and maintenance budgets.

* Experience leading and developing operational teams.

* Experience monitoring compliance and delivering statutory health and safety requirements.

Skills & Knowledge

* Strong understanding of repairs and maintenance operations, procurement, schedules of rates (SOR), and contract management.

* Knowledge of gas safety, fire safety, health and safety legislation, risk assessments, COSHH, and CDM regulations.

* Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to manage budgets, analyse performance, and implement service improvements.

* Competent in Microsoft Office and IT-based management systems.

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Benefits

* Opportunity to lead a key service within a resident-focused housing organisation.

* Direct responsibility for improving homes, estate services, and resident satisfaction.

* Management and leadership experience within a senior operational role.

* Professional development and training opportunities.

* 37-hour working week.

* Opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making as part of the management team.

* Meaningful work supporting local communities and maintaining safe, high-quality homes

Reference: 225205944

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Repairs Manager

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Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library

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Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Repairs Manager

Loughborough Estate Management Board (LEMB) is a resident-led housing management organisation providing housing, repairs, and estate services to the local community. Working in partnership with Lambeth Council, LEMB is committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and excellent customer service while ensuring value for money and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Position: Repairs Manager
Reports to: Neighbourhood Services Director
Responsible for: Multi-Trades Team, NICEIC Electrician, Caretaker/Store Person, Gas Engineers, and Surveyor
Hours: 37 hours per week

Repairs Manager Day-to-Day Duties

* Lead and manage the Repairs and Asset Management Team, ensuring an efficient, customer-focused repairs and maintenance service.

* Oversee responsive repairs, planned maintenance programmes, and contractor performance across the estate.

* Manage repairs budgets, monitor expenditure, and identify opportunities to improve value for money.

* Procure, tender, and manage repairs and maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.

* Ensure statutory compliance relating to gas safety, fire safety, health and safety, risk assessments, COSHH, and CDM regulations.

* Monitor property condition and develop planned maintenance and cyclical works programmes.

* Investigate and respond to complaints, complex enquiries, Ombudsman cases, and stakeholder correspondence.

* Produce reports and performance updates for senior management, the Board, and external stakeholders.

* Support capital works projects and represent LEMB at project meetings.

* Manage, coach, and develop staff, including recruitment, induction, training, and performance management.

* Deputise for the Neighbourhood Services Director when required.

Repairs Manager Requirements

Qualifications

* Degree or equivalent qualification, professional experience, or technical expertise in construction, asset management, property maintenance, housing, or a related field.

Experience

* 5–7 years' experience in a repairs, maintenance, asset management, or property services leadership role.

* Experience managing contractors, procurement processes, and maintenance budgets.

* Experience leading and developing operational teams.

* Experience monitoring compliance and delivering statutory health and safety requirements.

Skills & Knowledge

* Strong understanding of repairs and maintenance operations, procurement, schedules of rates (SOR), and contract management.

* Knowledge of gas safety, fire safety, health and safety legislation, risk assessments, COSHH, and CDM regulations.

* Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to manage budgets, analyse performance, and implement service improvements.

* Competent in Microsoft Office and IT-based management systems.

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Benefits

* Opportunity to lead a key service within a resident-focused housing organisation.

* Direct responsibility for improving homes, estate services, and resident satisfaction.

* Management and leadership experience within a senior operational role.

* Professional development and training opportunities.

* 37-hour working week.

* Opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making as part of the management team.

* Meaningful work supporting local communities and maintaining safe, high-quality homes
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Reference: 225205944

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