Operations Manager

Company: Service Care
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Location: Gateshead
Job Description:

Operations Team Manager – Responsive Repairs

North East £47,535 + Car Allowance Permanent INDM1

Service Care Solutions are currently working with a leading housing provider in the North East who are looking to appoint an experienced Operations Team Manager – Responsive Repairs. This is a new role within a wider team of Operations Team Managers, with responsibility for managing a team of around 12 tradespeople delivering Responsive Repairs across the North East. The role will have a particular focus on Damp & Mould, Pest Control and Heating, alongside supporting the organisation with the ongoing implementation of Phase 2 of Awaab’s Law.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and supporting a team of around 12 repairs/trades operatives
  • Overseeing the delivery of Responsive Repairs across the North East
  • Monitoring KPIs, SLAs, quality, cost and customer satisfaction
  • Managing performance and providing coaching and support to your team
  • Overseeing repairs relating to Damp & Mould, Pest Control and Heating
  • Supporting the delivery and implementation of Awaab’s Law requirements
  • Managing contractor performance and ensuring value for money
  • Dealing with customer queries, complaints and escalated repairs
  • Providing operational support during major incidents and emergency situations
  • Ensuring all repairs are delivered in line with health & safety, regulatory and organisational requirements
  • Identifying opportunities to improve the Responsive Repairs service

About You

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in Responsive Repairs / Housing Maintenance, ideally gained within a Local Authority or Housing Association environment. You’ll ideally have:

  • Previous management experience within Responsive Repairs or Housing Maintenance
  • Experience managing tradespeople or repairs operatives
  • Strong knowledge of social housing repairs and maintenance
  • Experience dealing with Damp & Mould and housing-related health hazards
  • A good understanding of Awaab’s Law, HHSRS and current housing legislation
  • Experience managing performance, KPIs and service standards
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A trade or technical background would be highly desirable
  • A full UK driving licence

This would suit an experienced Repairs Manager, Responsive Repairs Manager, Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Repairs Supervisor looking for their next step.

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Posted: October 8th, 2026