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This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, aimed at leading and managing a team of Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) operatives responsible for delivering responsive repairs within a social housing environment. The role is crucial in ensuring that repairs are completed to a high standard, on time, and in compliance with quality, health, and safety requirements. It also focuses on delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high levels of tenant satisfaction.
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Line manage a team of up to 7 trade staff, including skilled, multi-skilled, and unskilled workers.
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Support, develop, and performance manage staff to meet service standards and business objectives.
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Promote organisational values: High Performing, One Team, Make It Happen, and Excellent Customer Service.
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Oversee the delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties.
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Conduct pre-, during-, and post-inspections to ensure quality and compliance.
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Identify defects, specify works, and produce clear scopes of work and technical reports.
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Manage remedial works (snagging) and ensure completion within agreed timeframes.
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Investigate complaints and provide practical, solution-focused outcomes.
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Extensive experience supervising responsive repairs within a social housing environment.
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Experience managing a direct labour workforce (DLO).
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Strong understanding of building maintenance, repair sequencing, and defects.
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Experience working in a high-volume repairs or voids environment.
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NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant building trade (essential).
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Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
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IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health & safety qualification (desirable).
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Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations (desirable).
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Working hours: 8 hours per day.
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Location: Carshalton Road, Sutton, Greater London, SM1 4LE, United Kingdom.
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Bi-weekly schedule.
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The role closes on 11th June 2026, apply ASAP.
To lead and manage a team of Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) operatives delivering responsive repairs within a social housing environment