Service Manager - Repairs

Our Repairs and Maintenance team is looking for an experienced Service Manager to join the Guinness Property Team. This is a full time, 39 hours per week, permanent role based in our Oldham office. We currently operate a hybrid working model that blends office, on-site and home working. The overall purpose of the role is to manage and support an area based operational team in the delivery of a quality Responsive Repairs service.

You will not only have experience of managing, leading and developing operational teams, along with up-to-date knowledge of building construction, social housing repairs and safety legislation. You will also bring hands-on experience in a trade, supported by the relevant NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications.,

• Up to date knowledge of building construction, maintenance, repairs and safety legislation.
• Experience of leading, managing, developing and motivating teams.
• Up to date knowledge of housing sector best practice and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge and experience of sub-contractor management.
• Experience of successfully delivering an excellent customer focussed repair service.
• Experience of repairs management information systems.
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Ability to manage and performance manage operational teams.
• Demonstrate the Guinness Behaviours.
Desirable Skills:
• Experience of working as part of a management team delivering front line services.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills., Relevant Technical qualification - trade NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• NVQ III First Line Management.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Site Management Safety (SMSTS).
This position will require a basic DBS check, which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. If you are interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile.