P543802 - Section Manager - Repairs
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
01/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/03/2023 23:59
Salary:
Grade M £46549 - £49590 per annum
Job Category:
Construction
Employment Location:
Gateshead
Further Information
Section Manager (Repairs)
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Do you want to work with us in helping to create spaces that are great to work and/or live in? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!
We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our customers. Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don’t want to miss.
About the role….
You will be working as a Section Manager (Repairs) and your main duties will be to manage and coach operational teams to deliver a responsive and planned repairs and maintenance service 8am to 8pm and an out of hours emergency repairs service, to customers, that focuses on right first-time repairs to maximise customer satisfaction and value for money ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You will manage the responsive and planned repairs, working closely with partners to improve service delivery and outcomes for customers, and work with partners to ensure that complaints and enquiries are investigated and responded to in a positive and helpful manner.
Your duties will include leading on the management of employee performance and other related issues within HR guidance and legislation, effectively managing and monitoring dedicated budgets to provide best value for money and the optimum possible level of service, leading on the management of subcontractors used within the service in terms of performance and other related issues, and leading on health and safety management to ensure compliance with current legislation, specifications, and codes of practice.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative. You’ll have the scope to work flexibly across the service, giving you plenty of opportunity for a varied, enjoyable and productive day.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
We’re responsible for the day-to-day repair and maintenance of over 18,000 council owned homes and various other office and public building across the borough which stretches from Bill Quay to Chopwell. In addition to this, the Council delivers a range of investment works including major, cyclical, and planned works.
We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
You’ll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year
You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme
You will receive a generous mileage allowance when using your vehicle for work purposes
You’ll get a generous annual leave package of 27 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous local government service.
You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
We’ll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
It’s time to apply!
We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link Job Profile. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
All we need from you is a completed application form which you can do online, so please send it to us no later than midnight on 22nd March 2023
For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Laura Atkinson on 0191 433 5851 lauraatkinson@gateshead.gov.uk or Ian McLackland on 0191 433 7311 ianmclackland@gateshead.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.