Maintenance team leader

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Bedford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority dedicated to maintaining the health safety and condition of council-owned housing. The position involves identifying assessing and managing property defects as well as planning procuring and executing responsive repairs void works and capital maintenance programs. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with statutory obligations and internal standards while delivering cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

Inspect and diagnose defects in council-owned properties recommending and ordering effective remedial actions.
Plan prepare procure and oversee void property works from initiation to completion ensuring adherence to time quality and budget constraints.
Manage and supervise contractors conducting inspections risk assessments servicing and maintenance tasks.
Implement responsive repairs and capital works programs in line with the Councils 45-year asset management strategy.
Conduct desktop diagnosis of repair inquiries and determine appropriate remedial actions.
Prepare technical reports specifications and plans to support repair and maintenance decisions.

Experience

Proven experience in housing maintenance property surveying or asset management.
Experience managing contractors and delivering maintenance or capital works programs.
Strong understanding of building pathology health and safety legislation and housing standards.
Experience in voids management responsive repairs and legal disrepair case handling.
Familiarity with housing management systems and desktop diagnostics.

Qualification

HNC/HND or equivalent in Building Surveying Construction or a related field (essential).
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS CIOB) is desirable.
Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
Health & Safety certifications (e.g. Asbestos Awareness Working at Height) are advantageous.

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Brewers Hill Road Dunstable Central Bedfordshire LU6 1AD United Kingdom.
Interviews will be held at Priory House.
The role closes on 20th October 2025 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

To identify assess and manage property defects affecting the health safety and condition of council-owned housing stock. The role involves planning procuring and delivering responsive repairs void works and capital maintenance programmes ensuring value for money and compliance with statutory obligations and internal standards

Required Education:

HNC/HND or equivalent in Building Surveying Construction or a related field (essential).Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS CIOB) is UK Driving Licence (essential).Health & Safety certifications (e.g. Asbestos Awareness Working at Height) are advantageous.

3-month contract role with a local authoritySummaryThis is a 3-month contract role with a local authority dedicated to maintaining the health safety and condition of council-owned housing. The position involves identifying assessing and managing property defects as well as planning procuring and exe...