Team Manager - Operations

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £27.88 - £31.39

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 08:00-16:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start 14th July 2025.

Job Details

Overseeing the operational delivery of the Property Maintenance service including property inspections, responsive repairs, planned improvements, minor building projects, void property turnaround and out-of-hours standby.

Ensuring the Property Maintenance trading activity remains a financially viable entity by continually optimising labour, plant and material resources to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of operations across all the main service functions.

Ensuring all Property Maintenance operations deliver a high standard of customer satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality repairs and maintenance service.

Assisting the Service Manager in the allocation and monitoring of the HRA repairs and Property Maintenance trading activity budgets.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
A degree in either Housing, Surveying, built Environment, Facilities Management and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through previous management experience in a building maintenance, construction or ‘hard’ facilities management environment.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

Level 1 Disclosure Clearance
This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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