Maintenance Team Leader

Are you an experienced maintenance professional with a background in social housing? Looking to step into (or continue in) a leadership role where you can make a real impact on residents' homes and services?

We're partnering with a well-established Housing Association managing around 900 properties across London, who are seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to join their tea

This is a varied, hands-on position combining team leadership, contractor management, and technical oversight. You'll play a key role in ensuring repairs and maintenance services are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and with residents at the heart of everything.

Key duties include

• Managing and supporting a team of 2 Maintenance Officers
• Overseeing responsive repairs and planned maintenance works
• Monitoring contractor performance against KPIs and SLAs
• Handling Stage 1 & 2 complaints and resolving escalations
• Attending complex repairs and providing technical guidance
• Managing a small number of disrepair cases
• Ensuring full compliance with building regulations and safety standards

About You

We're looking for someone who

• Has experience within social housing, local authority, or housing association settings
• Is confident with building regulations and compliance (gas, electrical, fire safety)
• Has experience managing contractors and service delivery
• Is comfortable handling complaints and working in a tenant-facing environment
• Is organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities

Salary

£50,000 - £55,000

Hybrid working (4 days office-based, Fridays from home)

Opportunity to join a close-knit, supportive organisation

Immediate start available

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.