Role: Technical Officer REF 1685669 Contract Length: 6 months - could lead to perm role Location: Hybrid/Brentwood – 4 days in office and 1 day working from home IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £35 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Technical Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TECHNICAL OFFICER To assist with the operation of the council’s responsive repairs service which exists to deliver a high standard of service to tenants, fulfilling this role within the framework of service objectives, the Council’s corporate objectives and policies and any legal requirements SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE TECHNICAL OFFICER Building or surveying qualifications or equivalent with a proven thorough knowledge of building maintenance with the ability to specify concisely remedial action. To be educated to GCSE Maths and English A-C or equivalent Competent in the use of I.T packages, including word, excel and outlook Ability to work within a team. Knowledge of current good practice in the building Industry and relevant Health and Safety issues. Knowledge of aids and adaptations for disabled people. Knowledge of building regulations. Knowledge of Housing, Health and Safety and preferably disability legislation. Knowledge of asbestos regulations, control and actions. Ability to deal with a wide range of technical issues and contribute within a team of Housing Officers covering different aspects of work. Ability to deal with people in challenging situations and empathy towards their needs. Good written and verbal communication skills. Computer literate – competent in the use of all Microsoft packages including word, excel (including setting up spreadsheets), outlook and preferably project. Ability to give clear and concise advice. Ability to keep accurate records and to compile statistics. Understanding and commitment to equality issues including understanding of disability issues and issues experienced by disadvantaged people. Ability to compile and maintain accurate casework Willingness and flexibility to work outside normal hours, as necessary. Have a current driving licence and use of a car or other effective transport arrangements as travel throughout Brentwood is required. Subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check given the nature of the post. If you are a Technical Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About You Not Specified Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About Us