Repairs Team Leader - Sussex

Inside Housing Management; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing management organization is seeking a Repairs Team Leader to manage a high-performing operational team in the Sussex region. The successful candidate will ensure safety and compliance with policies while fostering a customer-focused environment. Responsibilities include supervising Trade Operatives, coordinating repair jobs, and adhering to Health and Safety standards. An excellent leadership experience is essential, and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership and managing operational teams.
• Ability to demonstrate a customer-focused approach.
• Knowledge of best practices in repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a front line operational team in the Sussex region.
• Supervise and monitor work of Trade Operatives.
• Coordinate and allocate repair and maintenance jobs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Performance management

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

Location: Sussex

Salary: £33,592 - £46,189 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for a Repairs Team Leader to join our team covering the Sussex region.

We're looking for a leader to manage a high performing front line operational team and demonstrate value for money. You'll ensure all activities are undertaken in a safe way, whilst adhering to all Clarion policies and procedures and work to embed a customer focused approach to all areas of the service.

You’ll predominantly be site based to supervise and monitor the work of a team of Trade Operatives to make sure they achieve defined objectives and standards. This includes providing guidance regarding best practice and relevant procedures whilst ensuring adherence to all Health and Safety requirements.

We’ll look to you to coordinate and allocate repair and maintenance jobs, tasks and activities for a specific trade or closely related trades, in accordance with defined requirements and timescales.

It is essential that you have demonstrable experience in leadership, coaching and performance management.

Please review the full role profile and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities on our website before applying.

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we’re dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.

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Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026 at midnight.

Following the closing date we will email you a shortlisting exercise. This needs to be completed and returned by midnight on Wednesday 28th January 2026.

Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.

This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.