Maintenance & Repairs Officer – Housing | Guildford Borough Council
Location:
Guildford, Surrey (Hybrid working available)
Hourly Rate:
£31.34 per hour (PAYE) or £40 per hour Umbrella or Deemed LTD (Inside IR35)
Type:
Full-time, temporary
Job Description:
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a Surrey-based local authority seeking a Maintenance & Repairs Officer to join their Technical Services team. You will play a key role in delivering a proactive, customer-focused housing repairs service across the council’s residential portfolio.
Responsibilities:
1. Conduct pre, post, and void property inspections
2. Issue work orders and specifications using SORs
3. Oversee repairs through to completion
4. Coordinate with Housing Officers and residents
5. Monitor KPIs, control costs, and ensure quality assurance
6. Support compliance with H&S, asbestos, and CDM regulations
7. Participate in out-of-hours standby rota
Requirements:
1. Strong understanding of domestic building maintenance
2. Experience in writing specs and managing responsive repairs
3. Confident communicator, comfortable with residents and trade teams
4. IT literate, preferably with housing systems (e.g., Keystone, Orchard)
5. Working knowledge of H&S legislation (asbestos, CDM, safeguarding)
6. Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle (ECU allowance provided)
7. HNC/HND or trade background is advantageous
Application:
If interested, please contact us at (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed).
Additional Job Info:
* Job Title: Maintenance And Repairs Officer
* Company: Service Care Solutions
* Location: Woking, Surrey
* Posted: July 21, 2025
* Sector: Construction
* Contract: Temporary
* Hours: Full Time
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