Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader
| Posting date: | 14 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25 to £32.84 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2026 |
| Location: | Loughborough, East Midlands, LE11 2TX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP234892CT1757-OR101898-14052026 |
Summary
Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader needed in Loughborough Paying £25 per hr ref OR101898
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
Property Inspection & Diagnosis- Undertake detailed inspections of properties to investigate damp, mould, condensation, and water ingress
- Identify root causes, including structural defects, ventilation issues, heating performance, and environmental factors
- Assess risks using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), with a focus on vulnerable residents
- Specify appropriate remedial works including:
- Damp-proofing treatments
- Ventilation and insulation improvements
- Structural repairs and mould treatments
- Prepare schedules of work, technical specifications, and cost estimates
- Ensure all works comply with Building Regulations, housing standards, and policies
- Communicate clearly and sensitively with residents, explaining findings and solutions
- Provide expert advice to internal teams (Housing, Repairs, Complaints, Environmental Health)
- Support early intervention strategies to prevent recurring issues
- Ensure compliance with the Housing Act, HHSRS, and all relevant legislation
- Monitor works in progress and conduct post-inspections to ensure quality and value for money
- Contribute to complaints, Ombudsman cases, and disrepair claims
- Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and photographic evidence
- Identify trends across the housing stock and contribute to service improvements
- Support the development of damp and mould policies and best practice
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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