We are working closely alongside with Southern Housing to assist with the appointment of a Lead Technician, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £20.38 - £26.06 per hour

Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Technician to manage a team of multi-trade operatives within the Building Services & Maintenance team. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day delivery of services, including managing operatives schedules, overseeing performance, and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and customer satisfaction. The role combines operational management with hands-on technical support, making it an essential link between residents, operatives, and the wider business.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support a team of multi-trade operatives, ensuring attendance, productivity, and compliance with company standards.
• Oversee operatives diaries to ensure efficient scheduling of works and maximise productivity.
• Record and manage sickness, annual leave, and assist with HR-related issues, including participating in stage meetings.
• Provide hands-on technical support where required, drawing on a strong multi-trade background.
• Liaise with residents, operatives, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain excellent customer service.
  

Requirements:

• Proven background in multi-trade building services and/or maintenance.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with experience managing teams.
• Good IT and administrative skills, including use of scheduling and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulationsin construction/maintenance environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with residents, operatives, and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Demonstrable experience in multi-trade works within building services and maintenance.
• Experience in supervising or leading teams, including handling HR-related issues (absence management, performance, etc.).
• Experience in carrying out inspections (complaints, H&S, post-works quality checks).
• Customer-facing experience, ideally within housing or repairs services.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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