H&T 3200 - G4 Area Repairs Manager (608902)

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace.  Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. 

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 6 January 2025 at 11:55PM

Location: Hamilton Business Unit
Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent
Salary: £52,922 - £57,885
 

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Area Repairs Manager within Property Services to manage the housing repairs service for dedicated geographical areas.

The successful applicant will have the responsibility for managing and leading a large diverse team of staff and craft operatives and will be responsible for a wide range of workstreams and support services including:

• External repairs

• Internal emergency repairs and repairs by appointment

• A programme of planned maintenance repairs

• The Councils 24 hr emergency repairs service

• Workshop located at Hamilton & Clydesdale Business Unit

• New Build repairs

• Sheltered Housing repairs.

• Fire Damage Works (Under 10k)

• Dampness Team

The successful post holder should demonstrate experience of planning and efficient use of resources, budget management, and the ability to deliver tasks on time and in budget is essential for this post.

You should demonstrate a commitment to the principles of customer care, while displaying excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate previous experience of working within a housing maintenance environment whilst working to targets and pre-determined timescales.

A strong awareness of health and safety in the workplace is essential for this post. An integral part of this role is to develop, monitor and review performance indicators and reports. It is therefore essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate competent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Experience of E-Consol and Bi Query for reporting and monitoring is advantageous but not essential.

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Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents

• Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing’.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

 To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  All CV submissions will be disregarded.