Housing Repairs Complaints Surveyor
If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.
required for what will initially be a 3-6 month temporary contract, but is likely to become a fixed term or permanent contract in the future. Hourly pay rate will be based on a yearly salary of
£40,777
working 37 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
DBS
check will be carried out by the client once the successful candidate has been selected. Please disclose any criminal convictions at application stage.
This is a mixed role to include
office
and
home
working, with
visits
to
tenants'
properties. A car driver with their own vehicle is required, and all visits are locally based.
A candidate with previous experience working on the
tools
, in
building
,
construction,
repairs
or
maintenance
, coupled with good computer, and organisational skills is required. Knowledge of
mould
and
damp
issues, and the upcoming
Awaab's Law
is highly desirable.
Duties:
Inspect repairs
which have not been adequately described by the tenant or contractor
Organise the placing and management of
responsive
maintenance
and specific contracts for
repair
work
in all
trades
and by appropriate specialists
Organise schedules, manage
contractors
involving
repair
work which is not covered by current contract procedures
Supervise contractors
, scrutinise and undertake technical audits
Organise
minor works
to rectify
fire, flood
damage
Carry out site visits in relation to tenant and leaseholders
complaints
Advise tenants on easy remedies to protect their homes, security and energy saving
Compile and calculate the cost of schedules of repair, liaise with the Council's loss adjusters, when required
Investigate
complaints
received
Benefits:
£21.19
per hour
Potential for a longer-term position in the future with an increased salary, hourly rate
Experience required:
Experience in
repairs, defects, maintenance, voids
Ability to
inspect repairs
and manage
responsive maintenance
and contractors
Social
housing
experience is highly desirable
Understanding of
damp
and
mould
issues
Knowledge of the upcoming
Awaab's Law
is advantageous
A confident and professional communicator
Car driver
with own transport
Ability to organise a busy and varied workload, remain calm under pressure, and proactive in approach to tasks
PC literate with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills
Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website.
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