Job Description

Job Introduction

Repairs Team Leader

Salary: 44,184 - 46,329 per annum (plus 1,000 car allowance and excellent benefits)

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Closing Date: 8th August 2025

Interview Date: 20th August 2025

Are you experienced in delivering high volume repairs and maintenance primarily via in-house trade colleagues supported by external contract arrangements?
Can you ensure high standards of health and safety are observed at all times by direct teams and contractors? Are you a leader focussed on delivering positive outcomes and high levels of customer satisfaction? If so, this role is for you.

Our Home Maintenance Services Special Projects Team are seeking a new Repairs Team Leader who will be responsible for ensuring repairs related schedules of work and damp and mould remediation works are carried out effectively, to a high standard and within timescales.

We'll need you to have a BTEC/ HNC in Building studies (or equivalent experience and be willing to work towards) as well as a strong awareness of legislation governing the construction / building industry. You will understand what it takes to deliver high levels of performance from the direct team you manage and the supporting contractors you instruct.

You'll need to thrive working in a fast paced, busy environment and be able to manage and prioritise a varied workload, from managing colleagues, to responding to complaints, ensuring works comply with regulatory and legal requirements, solving materials queries, measuring and ordering materials and much, much more.

What do we offer in return?

A competitive salary 37-hour week Great work life balance 27 days annual leave, plus Christmas shut-down A favourable local government pension scheme Annual leave purchase scheme A health cash plan Range of shopping and leisure discounts Flexible working opportunities

About us

At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values-- Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent -- guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.

Interested in joining our team? Visit our website at www.whg.uk.com to learn more and apply.