Hays Specialist Recruitment

Service Manager

Portsmouth PO1 1OQ

Key information

Pay
£22 - £30
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
17 Jul 2026
Closing date
24 Jul 2026

About this role

Service Manager (Responsive)

Portsmouth, Gosport, Basingstoke - mobile working

Temp initially 3 months

£22.50-£30 per hour

Our client a large housing association is looking for a Service Manager to manage and support an area-based operational team in the delivery of a quality Responsive Repairs service.

  • Manage an area-based team of operatives to deliver a great responsive repairs service in the most efficient way.
  • Support and develop a team of operatives to ensure that the customers receive a quality and professional service
  • Manage operative productivity within the area by periodic assessment of time attending appointments compared to schedule and visiting sites to review the quality of work completed.
  • Manage subcontractors' within the area to ensure performance is at a high standard and compliant with financial and non-financial contractual arrangements.
  • Work collaboratively with Asset Management & Customer Services teams to support our joint operating plan.
  • Undertake audits of work to monitor Health & Safety, quality of work and materials including pre and post inspections.
  • Provide timely and regular H&S updates and business information to operatives and test the understanding of information provided.

You will need the below

  • Up to date knowledge of building construction, maintenance, repairs and safety legislation.
  • Experience of leading, managing, developing and motivating teams.
  • Up to date knowledge of housing sector best practice and relevant legislation.
  • Knowledge and experience of subcontractor management
  • Experience of successfully delivering an excellent customer-focussed repair
  • Excellent oral and written communications.

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