Repairs & Maintenance Lead

Repairs and Maintenance Lead
Initial 5‑month contract | Immediate start
£400 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Home Counties / Greater London
Hybrid working
 
CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 11 May 2026.
If you thrive on ownership, pace and visibility, this is a contract designed to make an impact from day one. As Repairs and Maintenance Lead, you will sit within a high‑profile housing service, working closely with senior stakeholders and frontline teams to keep homes safe, compliant and well‑maintained. You’ll be trusted to run day‑to‑day operations across responsive repairs and voids for a large housing portfolio, acting as the key link between customers, surveyors, back‑office teams and third‑party contractors.

This role offers genuine autonomy, variety and influence without line management, perfect if you enjoy being hands‑on, visible on site and driving outcomes quickly. With an immediate start and clear deliverables, it’s a fantastic opportunity to add real value over a defined contract period.

Your role as Repairs and Maintenance Lead:

• Lead day‑to‑day operations across responsive repairs and void works
• Coordinate and manage contractors to deliver quality, cost‑effective outcomes
• Carry out site inspections focusing on safety, quality and compliance
• Oversee work schedules and performance, ensuring service standards are met
• Support service improvements and complaints investigations with practical, evidence‑based input

Your previous experience as Repairs and Maintenance Lead:

• Strong social housing background with technical knowledge of property maintenance or construction
• Senior supervisory or management experience in a fast‑paced repairs environment
• Sound understanding of contract management, health & safety and compliance
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, balancing multiple priorities
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach when working with customers and stakeholders

In this Repairs and Maintenance Lead contract, you’ll be the go‑to operational specialist, trusted to keep services running smoothly while maintaining high standards of safety and customer satisfaction. If you enjoy rolling your sleeves up, influencing outcomes and seeing the direct results of your work, this is a contract worth acting on quickly.
 
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who would be a strong fit for this Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) Lead role, please contact Sarah Williams or George Batson on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch.

Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce and do not discriminate. All recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills, and reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the recruitment process.

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