Regional Maintenance Manager

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Position

Title Regional Maintenance Manager

Reporting to Regional Asset Manager

Place of work Hybrid – Blanchardstown Office

Contract Type Full-Time / Permanent Role

Co-operative Housing Ireland

Co-operative Housing Ireland is the national organisation representing, promoting, and developing co-operative housing in Ireland.

Co-operative Housing Ireland is an Approved Housing Body (AHB) and a member of the Housing Alliance. Co-operative Housing Ireland work with various stakeholders in the housing sector, including Local Authorities, Government, aspiring homeowners, tenants, and developers and is subject to regulation by the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority and the Charities Regulator.

Since our foundation in 1973 we have provided over 5,700 homes through homeownership, shared ownership, and social rented co-operatives. With our membership of democratically controlled local co-operatives, we continue to manage over 4,000 homes across Ireland.

Role:

Co-operative Housing Ireland is seeking a full-time, permanent Regional Maintenance Manager to work Monday - Friday. The position will report to the Regional Asset Manager. The role will be based in our Blanchardstown office, however, travel across Leinster region is expected.

The Regional Maintenance Manager will have responsibility for the planning and delivery of the cyclical, planned and reactive maintenance programmes for our housing stock in the Leinster Region, comprising of approximately 1800-2100 units. In particular, the Regional Maintenance Manager will be responsible for ensuring, tracking and reporting on the statutory compliance of our houses, apartment and blocks with respect to the cyclical maintenance programme.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Ensuring safe homes for our member tenants and a safe working environment for our staff and contractors through compliance with relevant statutory standards and the AHB Regulator's Property and Asset
- Ensures properties meets the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019. Tracks, reports, and arranges necessary remedial works on foot of Local Authority Inspections.
- Assists the Regional Asset Manager in the delivery of the annual component replacement and deep retrofit This will include quality assurance visits and liaison with 3rd party consultants and contractors.
- Supervision and monthly reporting to the Regional Asset Manager on the Regional Asset Management budget.
- Ensuring that the procurement of services and materials within area of responsibility is in compliance with Co-operative Housing Ireland's procurement policy.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with core external stakeholders g. Contractors and Local Authorities.
- Liaise with and support the Asset Management Helpdesk in the management, delivery, and supervision (quality assurance) of member's requests for responsive/emergency repairs.
- Supports the Asset Management Survey Team in the execution of the annual 20% Stock Condition Survey in area of responsibility.
- Support Housing Management in the delivery of excellent service to our
- Attend in-person and online This may necessitate travel to Dublin and elsewhere in the country.
- Performance management of the regional Maintenance Technician team (2-5 staff).
- Ensure Co-operative Housing Ireland's Maintenance Technicians are appropriately qualified and certified on an ongoing basis.
- Support staff to deliver on their goals and review performance

Requirements

- NFQ Level 7 qualification in a property, engineering, or construction discipline or NFQ Level 6 Qualification in an electrical, construction or engineering-based trade.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in similar asset management, facilities management, or maintenance role.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience leading a team in an asset management or maintenance context and strong interpersonal skills.
- Full, clean 'Class B' EU driver's licence or
- Experience in the procurement of services and materials (desirable not essential).
- Membership of a relevant professional organisation with an asset management focus (e.g. SCSI, RICS, EI) (desirable not essential).
- Experience in using CAFM or CRM
- Conscientious with a high attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Benefits:

- Competitive Salary Bands
- 22 Days Annual Leave + 3 Company Privilege Days
- Annual leave increase to 30 days linked to length of service
- Generous Company Pension Contributions (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Income Protection
- Paid Sick leave Scheme
- Educational Assistance Program
- Paid Study & Exam Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP Scheme)
- Life Cover/Death in Service
- Paid Professional Subscription
- Hybrid-Working

Selection Process

How to Apply:Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter via the Apply for This Job Button on this page.

Co-operative Housing Ireland does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time).

Co-operative Housing Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

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