Repair and Maintenance Operations Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Waltham Forest Services Ltd is a trading company owned by the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Established in April 2018 we've grown at a rapid pace and are now seeking a Repairs and Maintenance Operations manager to lead a growing team.
Are you an experienced manager in the field of repairs and maintenance? Do you have a proven track record of leading multi skilled teams? This could be the perfect job for you.
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Operations, you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of premises support and general repairs operatives.
We are looking for an experienced Repairs and Maintenance Operations Manager to lead our repairs and maintenance department, with a focus on delivering retrofit programs in accordance with PAS2035 standards. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and management of repairs, maintenance, and retrofit projects. Additionally, experience in quantity surveying is highly desirable for this position.
You will keep the team’s workload flowing whilst implementing both project and operation maintenance works, therefore you will need to be self-motivated and leave no task unaccounted for. Additionally, you will need to ensure all available resources are effectively utilised whilst implementing both project and operation maintenance works, therefore you will need to be self-motivated and leave no task unaccounted for.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in and leading a team of multi skilled reactive repair teams carrying out a variety of tasks ranging from plumbing, carpentry, minor electrical and garden landscaping as well as planned and reactive maintenance programs. The ability to coach and provide staff with clear instructions on how to complete complex repairs safely and to a high standard is a must so a willingness to get ‘hands on’ is required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £48,865.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Repair and Maintenance Operations Manager roles across Waltham Forest Services Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £48,865 - £48,865 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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