Maintenance Contract Manager (housing sector), N and E London, to £60k + car + package

Salary: Circa £50,000–£60,000 plus vehicle/allowance and benefits

We are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead a responsive repairs, maintenance and voids contract across North and East London. This is a key client-facing role within the social housing sector, managing day-to-day service delivery for a busy resident-led repairs operation.

The successful candidate will take ownership of operational performance, resident satisfaction, health and safety, quality, commercial control and KPI delivery. You will lead a multi-trade team and support functions to ensure repairs and void works are completed safely, efficiently and right first time.

Social housing sector experience is essential. Candidates must have a strong background managing responsive repairs, voids, maintenance or property services within a housing association, local authority or closely related social housing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day delivery of responsive repairs, maintenance and void works across North and East London.
• Leading operatives, schedulers and support staff to deliver a high-quality resident experience.
• Driving performance against KPIs including appointments kept, right-first-time repairs, satisfaction and void turnaround.
• Managing client relationships, escalations, complaints and service improvement activity.
• Overseeing budgets, productivity, subcontractors, health and safety, quality and compliance.

About you:

• Proven contracts management experience in social housing repairs, voids or property maintenance.
• Strong understanding of resident-focused service delivery, complaints, safeguarding and housing compliance.
• Confident leading multi-trade teams and managing performance in a demanding operational environment.
• Commercially aware, organised and comfortable using systems and MI to improve service delivery.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work across North and East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on contracts leader who understands the pace, expectations and resident focus of social housing repairs and wants to make a visible impact on service delivery across North and East London.

Our client are a public sector organisation who are seeking a Senior Project Manager to take the lead on the delivery of complex estates projects across sites in Leeds. This role will manage high-value refurbishments and redevelopments in live, operational environments, ensuring strategic improvements to the estate.

This role is paying around £65,000 per annum, initially working on a 2 year fixed term contract and requires an immediate start. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of complex and high-value estates projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Develop project strategies, manage risk, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety and procurement regulations.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, working with senior leadership, department heads, and external partners.
• Manage contractor performance, ensuring quality control and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction strategies within estate improvements.
• Provide expert guidance on estates strategy, supporting long-term planning and investment decisions.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience leading large-scale estates projects in operational environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence at a senior level.
• Expertise in project governance, CDM regulations, risk management, and contractor oversight.
• Deep understanding of Health & Safety, procurement, and compliance requirements.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and adept at managing budgets and deadlines.

If you’re a strategic, project manager with a passion for delivering impactful projects, then please apply or contact Laura on Laurahastings@c22.co.uk or call 0113 242 8055. 

Fire Safety Advisor

Location: Leeds (Multi-Site Travel Required)
Contract: Temporary Assignment (3-6 Months)
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Pay Rate: From £16.97 depending upon experience

Catch 22 are recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Advisor on a temporary contract for 3-6 months.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting statutory fire safety compliance across a large and diverse healthcare estate. You'll work closely with stakeholders across multiple sites, providing expert guidance, conducting fire risk assessments, delivering training, and helping to drive a positive fire safety culture throughout the organisation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fire risk assessments and fire safety audits across multiple sites.
• Deliver fire safety training and awareness sessions to staff.
• Review, monitor and action findings from fire risk assessments.
• Provide specialist fire safety advice to managers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of fire safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with fire legislation, NHS guidance and best practice.
• Contribute to performance reporting, governance and assurance activities.
• Deputise for the Fire Safety Manager as required.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant Fire Safety qualification, degree, diploma, or equivalent Fire Service training.
• Significant experience working within fire safety environments, ideally including healthcare, commercial or public sector settings.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, HTM guidance and approved documents.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to undergo a DBS check.

What's on Offer?

• 3-6 month temporary contract with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to work within a respected NHS organisation.
• Varied and rewarding role supporting patient, staff and visitor safety.
• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience.
• Immediate start available.

If you have a strong background in fire safety and are available for a temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you.

Catch 22 are recruiting for a proactive and motivated Estates Officer based in Orpington, South East London.  The salary for this vacancy is £28,000 - £31,000 per annum (depending on experience) working 39 hours per week.

Shift times will be Monday to Friday either 0700-1530 or 0800 – 1600 with some out of hours required for emergency call outs.  

As this role is based within the education sector, an Enhanced DBS check is required. Candidates must either hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one prior to starting employment.

About the role

You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, compliant and welcoming environment for our learners, staff and visitors.

Working as part of the Estates team, you will undertake planned and reactive maintenance, PPM, building and plant inspections and statutory compliance checks. You will respond to estates emergencies, manage work through our Service Desk/CAFM system and help ensure issues are resolved safely and effectively.

You will also coordinate and monitor contractors, including access, inductions, RAMS and permits to work, and ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard.

This is a hands-on role with real responsibility. You will be expected to take ownership of your workload, identify and address risks and defects proactively and, when required, provide day-to-day operational coordination of Estates activities in the absence of the Estates Operations Manager

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in estates, facilities or building maintenance.
• Knowledge of building fabric, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Practical skills in decorating, carpentry and plumbing repairs.
• Experience of PPM, statutory compliance and contractor management.
• Familiarity with CAFM/service desk systems and basic IT skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A Health & Safety qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Flexibility to work shifts and participate in an on-call rota.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Must live within a reasonable commute of Orpington to support emergency call-outs.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.
• Must live within a reasonable travelling distance of Orpington to respond to emergency call-outs when required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

If you're an experienced Estates, Facilities or Maintenance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.

Catch 22 are recruiting on behalf of an established maintenance contractor specialising in affordable housing repairs and maintenance services.

We're looking to speak to experienced Domestic Plumbers to join a reactive repairs team delivering high-quality maintenance works across occupied residential properties throughout Greater London and North London.

There are multiple positions available across several locations, making this a great opportunity for tradespeople looking for a long-term role with a busy and growing business.

Role Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive plumbing repairs and general property maintenance
• Attending and resolving issues such as leaks, blockages, faulty taps, toilets and pipework repairs
• Performing minor plumbing installations and replacements
• Delivering first-time fixes across a range of maintenance tasks
• Supporting with basic repairs in other trade disciplines where required
• Working closely with residents and providing excellent customer service
• Using mobile technology to manage jobs and complete reports
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Domestic Plumber, Maintenance Plumber or Multi-Skilled Operative with a plumbing bias
• Experience carrying out repairs and maintenance within residential properties
• Relevant plumbing qualifications or practical plumbing experience
• Skills in other trades such as carpentry, decorating, plastering, tiling or general maintenance would be advantageous
• Knowledge of social housing or residential maintenance environments
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience using PDA or mobile job management systems
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

This is a full-time, permanent role paying around £45,000.

If interested, please apply or contact Laura at Laurahastings@c22.co.uk

Catch 22 are recruiting on behalf of an established maintenance contractor specialising in affordable housing repairs and maintenance services.

We're looking to speak to experienced Domestic Electricians to join a reactive repairs team delivering high-quality maintenance works across occupied residential properties throughout Greater London and North London.

There are multiple positions available across several locations, making this a great opportunity for tradespeople looking for a long-term role with a busy and growing business.

Role Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive electrical repairs and general property maintenance
• Fault finding and completing minor electrical repairs within occupied homes
• Replacing sockets, switches, light fittings and other electrical components
• Delivering first-time fixes across a range of maintenance tasks
• Supporting with basic repairs in other trade disciplines where required
• Working closely with residents and providing excellent customer service
• Using mobile technology to manage jobs and complete reports
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Domestic Electrician, Maintenance Electrician or Multi-Skilled Operative with an electrical bias
• Experience carrying out repairs and maintenance within residential properties
• Basic electrical qualifications or relevant electrical experience
• Skills in other trades such as plumbing, carpentry, plastering, decorating, or general maintenance would be advantageous
• Knowledge of social housing or residential maintenance environments
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience using PDA or mobile job management systems
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

This is a full-time, permanent role paying around £45,000.

If interested, please apply or contact Laura at Laurahastings@c22.co.uk.

Catch 22 are recruiting on behalf of an established maintenance contractor specialising in affordable housing repairs and maintenance services.

We're looking to speak to skilled Building Maintenance Technicians to join a reactive repairs team delivering high-quality maintenance works across occupied residential properties throughout Greater London and North London.

There are multiple positions available across several locations, making this a great opportunity for experienced tradespeople looking for a long-term role with a busy and growing business.

Role Responsibilities:

• Carrying out reactive repairs and general building maintenance
• Delivering first-time fixes across a range of trade disciplines
• Working closely with residents and providing excellent customer service
• Using mobile technology to manage jobs and complete reports
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard

Ideal Candidate

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant trade (Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Plastering, Decorating, Bricklaying, Groundworks or similar)
• Multi-trade maintenance experience
• Knowledge of social housing or residential maintenance environments
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience using PDA or mobile job management systems
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

This is a full time, permanent role paying around £45,000.If interested please apply or contact Laura on Laurahastings@c22.co.uk