Repairs Officer
Permanent - Part-time (15 Hours/2 days per week)
Grade B2 - £31,537 - £33,699 per annum, pro rata
North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced professional to join the Property Services Repairs Team. This post puts you at the heart of a busy department handling day to day repairs and maintenance critical to the Council’s obligations to provide safe, efficient, and welcoming homes. North Kesteven District Council manages over 3,800 social houses. This post will work in the Housing Repairs unit helping the delivery of a repairs and voids service.
Job Requirements
* A detailed understanding of property construction types (traditional and non‑traditional social housing stock is desirable)
* Experience of working within a repairs and maintenance service
* HNC building/housing related qualification or equivalent experience
* The ability to work in a busy environment whilst prioritising a varied workload
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor housing repair reports received by the Council’s Repairs and Maintenance contractors and use technical knowledge to liaise with both tenants and contractors as required in order to generate work orders using the repairs computer‑based systems.
* Assist tenants, obtain clear information on repair problems and give technical advice. Provide instructions to contractors in a concise and efficient manner.
* Post‑inspect the required sample of work selected by the Senior Repairs Officer, challenge poor quality work with the contractors and provide reports in a timely manner.
* Carry out inspections and analysis of properties where damp and mould issues have been reported, order work and monitor as per legislation timescales.
Key Attributes
* The ability to work in partnership with contractors and stakeholders
* Have a working knowledge of Microsoft packages and the ability to work on bespoke systems (training given)
* Commitment, enthusiasm, and a passion with a focus on delivering excellence
* The ability to handle difficult situations and communicate effectively – essential
* Highly motivated and dedicated individual
You will be required to apply a high level of conscientiousness when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of the repairs service at a technical level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes, this could be the role for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call Melissa Massingham – 01529 414155. To complete an application form and further details, please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk.
The closing date for all applications is 11 January 2026. The interview date will be 19 January 2026.
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