Responsive Repairs Manager
CompanyEast Suffolk Council
Location
Lowestoft, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/1/2026
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
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Description
Job Description
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Repairs and Maintenance Team as a Responsive Repair Manager.
Your role:
The successful candidate will manage a team of multi-trade operatives and contractors delivering a range of responsive repairs, maintenance, and building refurbishment projects primarily in empty homes across the Council’s housing stock, with additional works corporate buildings, and other property portfolios, including private sector works where applicable. The postholder will ensure that all works, predominantly empty home works, are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality and customer satisfaction.
What you will need:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of a Building Maintenance environment and have sound knowledge of Building Regulations and Governing Bodies such as Gas Safe, N.I.C.E.I.C, FENSA. The post holder will also have the ability to read, understand and utilise scaled drawings such as plans, technical drawings and construction design.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube) .
Here are some of the main benefits:
- East Suffolk Council, Lowestoft (Rotterdam Road)
- £39,152 - £42,839
- 37 hours per week
- Full Time, Permanent
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Repairs and Maintenance Team as a Responsive Repair Manager.
Your role:
The successful candidate will manage a team of multi-trade operatives and contractors delivering a range of responsive repairs, maintenance, and building refurbishment projects primarily in empty homes across the Council’s housing stock, with additional works corporate buildings, and other property portfolios, including private sector works where applicable. The postholder will ensure that all works, predominantly empty home works, are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality and customer satisfaction.
What you will need:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of a Building Maintenance environment and have sound knowledge of Building Regulations and Governing Bodies such as Gas Safe, N.I.C.E.I.C, FENSA. The post holder will also have the ability to read, understand and utilise scaled drawings such as plans, technical drawings and construction design.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube) .
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Stephanie Duff at Stephanie.Duff@eastsuffolk.gov.uk or Simon Baker at Simon.Baker@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: Friday, 19 June 2026
Interview date: to be confirmed
How To Apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification .
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) . Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).
About Us
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.
To find out more about why we are so proud of E
ast Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0