Job Openings Head Of Planned Maintenance (Interim - 3 months)

About the job Head Of Planned Maintenance (Interim - 3 months)

Our client is responsible for the delivery of planned maintenance services for social housing customers in West London. We are assisting them to recruit a Head Of Planned Maintenance to manage a team responsible for delivering services to over 10,000 tenants in London.

Working as part of a team the post holder will provide a customer focused planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and component replacement programme to all tenants. The primary purpose of the role is to lead, manage, challenge and support managers to deliver outstanding, efficient and effective services to all customers.

Key Responsibilities include: -

  • Leading, managing, challenging & supporting a number of teams delivering PPM and component replacements.
  • Supporting and challenging teams to consistently deliver a customer centric service to all residents.
  • Assisting and deputising for the Head of Services as required.
  • Overviewing and monitoring the use of materials.
  • Managing and monitoring subcontractors performance.
  • Building strong and effective relations to allow collaborative working with other stakeholders, including but not limited to: client representatives, suppliers, contractors, colleagues, residents and others as required.
  • Working to continuously improve productivity and service delivery.
  • Ensuring you remain up to date with all relevant compliance and mandatory training that will enable you to fulfil the requirements of your role.

Experience & Qualifications: -

  • Experience creating and developing relationships with stakeholders.
  • Significant commercial acumen and experience of managing budgets of £10-15m.
  • Operational insight and be able to evidence innovation.
  • Solid understanding of Health & Safety Regulations.
  • A working knowledge of Asbestos policy & procedures.
  • Skilled application of risk assessments / method statements.
  • Relevant experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams across multiple workstreams.
  • Relevant experience working in social housing repairs or a similar industry sector.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Strong IT skills
  • Must hold a full UK driving licence and ability to drive.
  • HND / Degree or equivalent qualifications or experience in a construction related subject.

The post is initially a three month contract. Our client is happy to consider candidates who are either looking to work on a fixed term contract or who are happy to work on a day rate.

The role is actively being recruited to and may close prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found so please do not delay with your application.

We and our client are equal opportunities employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. We are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.