Join Us as an Area Repairs Team Leader – Shape the Future of Repairs & Maintenance in York

City of York Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Area Repairs Team Leader to join our dynamic Repairs and Maintenance Service. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality housing repairs and exceptional customer service, this is your chance to make a real impact.

We manage repairs and maintenance across 7,400 domestic properties, along with a range of other buildings. With a programme of transformation underway, there’s never been a better time to join us and help shape the future of our service.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a key front-line leader in one of our three operational areas, you’ll oversee the day-to-day delivery of reactive maintenance. Your role will include:
• Managing performance, costs, and compliance across your team
• Ensuring health and safety standards and legislative requirements are met
• Maintaining high-quality service delivery focused on customer needs
• Leading projects and motivating a team of skilled tradespeople in a fast-paced environment

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking someone with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in housing repairs. You’ll bring:
• Significant experience managing housing repairs and driving performance improvements
• A Level 3 qualification (e.g. HNC in Building or equivalent)
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to have challenging conversations
• A solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation, supported by a valid qualification such as SMSTS or IOSH

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Phil Cooper (Investment Manager) at [email protected]