Team Leader – Property Repairs & Maintenance

About the role

Aberdeen City Council is seeking a Team Leader to oversee property repairs, maintenance and upgrades across its housing and non‑housing stock. The role involves supervising a multi‑skilled trades team to deliver efficient, high‑quality services to the public.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of tradespersons delivering plumbing, gas central heating and other building services.
• Ensure all work complies with building regulations, asbestos regulations and health & safety legislation.
• Plan and monitor maintenance schedules, repairs and upgrades for council properties.
• Maintain accurate records and use IT systems such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams and Word for reporting.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement within the team.

Required profile

• SVQ (SCQF level 5) or equivalent qualification in a building trade.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Experience working with main building trades and knowledge of social housing construction methods.
• Understanding of current health and safety legislation and statutory procedures.

Required skills

• Plumbing
• Gas central heating
• Building regulations knowledge
• Asbestos regulations knowledge
• Health and safety legislation knowledge
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Word

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time position based at Kittybrewster Complex, Aberdeen.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• Support for PVG membership costs for eligible roles.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.