Technical Manager

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cardiff is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee the Responsive Repairs Unit. You will manage staff and contractors, ensuring excellent customer service and effective resource management within a dynamic housing maintenance environment. This full-time permanent role requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to change swiftly. Candidates with a background in housing maintenance are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a housing maintenance-related environment.
• Strong track record of managing resources effectively.
• Ability to embrace and deliver change quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support performance of staff and contractors.
• Ensure high levels of customer service are maintained.
• Adapt to changes in service requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in housing maintenance

Resource management

Job description

The Responsive Repairs Unit are responsible for the maintenance of all Cardiff Council domestic housing stock, including Temporary Accommodation, Community Living Complexes, hostels, individual rooms and communal areas of blocks of flats.

About the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Housing & Communities Service Area for a Technical Manager within Responsive Repairs. The successful candidate will manage and support the performance of staff and contactors ensuring high levels of customer service is maintained.

What We Are Looking For From You

The successful candidate will have excellent communications skills and experience of working within a housing maintenance related environment. You will have a strong track record of managing resources effectively and providing excellent outcomes for customers.

The service area has recently undergone a significant number of changes, and the right individual will need to be able to embrace and deliver change quickly in order to meet the requirements of the service.

Additional information

For further information or informal conversation about this post please contact Leigh Brown, District Manager on 07733101464 or Tom Chell, District Manager on 07805302237.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

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Job Category Construction / Building Maintenance

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent