Interim Operations Manager - Repairs
| Posting date: | 16 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £51.89 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sky Personnel Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | OR15104 |
Summary
Working on behalf of our client in Swindon, we are seeking a Operations Manager, to work within and oversee the Repairs Department.
This is being recruited on an ongoing, temporary basis.
Prospective Start date: 3rd November 2025.
As Interim Operations Manager, duties will include:
Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the council’s repairs service.
Manage large-scale repairs across housing and corporate assets, ensuring compliance with standards.
Oversee staffing, budgets c£10m, and equipment to deliver efficient service.
Lead procurement and management of maintenance contracts.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of building construction, property maintenance, and housing standards.
Proven track record of leading operational teams and managing high-value budgets in a housing or local authority setting.
This successful candidate is expected to be on site supporting operational teams and front-line operatives 4 out of 5 days.
In order to be considered, candidates should have:
Strong background in repairs, maintenance, or building services (preferably within housing or local authority).
Knowledge of building construction, property maintenance standards, and health & safety regulations.
Proven experience managing operational teams and large budgets (around £10m).
Skilled in procurement and contract management for maintenance or repair services.Ability to lead service
improvement and deliver efficient, compliant operations.
Confident decision-maker who can work on-site 4 days a week supporting staff and operatives.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Hourly rate: £51.89
Location: Swindon
Application:
If you would like to apply for this position, please apply directly tor via our Sky Personnel website.
www.skypersonnel.co.uk
This is being recruited on an ongoing, temporary basis.
Prospective Start date: 3rd November 2025.
As Interim Operations Manager, duties will include:
Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the council’s repairs service.
Manage large-scale repairs across housing and corporate assets, ensuring compliance with standards.
Oversee staffing, budgets c£10m, and equipment to deliver efficient service.
Lead procurement and management of maintenance contracts.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of building construction, property maintenance, and housing standards.
Proven track record of leading operational teams and managing high-value budgets in a housing or local authority setting.
This successful candidate is expected to be on site supporting operational teams and front-line operatives 4 out of 5 days.
In order to be considered, candidates should have:
Strong background in repairs, maintenance, or building services (preferably within housing or local authority).
Knowledge of building construction, property maintenance standards, and health & safety regulations.
Proven experience managing operational teams and large budgets (around £10m).
Skilled in procurement and contract management for maintenance or repair services.Ability to lead service
improvement and deliver efficient, compliant operations.
Confident decision-maker who can work on-site 4 days a week supporting staff and operatives.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Hourly rate: £51.89
Location: Swindon
Application:
If you would like to apply for this position, please apply directly tor via our Sky Personnel website.
www.skypersonnel.co.uk