Your newpany
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, a large Housing Association, to recruit a Property Services Officer on a temporary contract basis for a period of 9–12 months to cover a period of maternity leave.
Your new role
You will oversee the delivery of an efficient maintenance service, ensuring tenant satisfaction. This will include:
Responding directly to tenants' queries regarding maintenance.Ensuring that statutorypliance requirements are maintained in Supported Living Schemes and General Needs properties.Inspecting defects or repairs, identifying the reason for the problem and ensuring it is repaired within the proper response time.Liaising with contractors to ensure problems are dealt with quickly and effectively.Monitoring the performance of contractors.Assisting in the programming and organisation of planned maintenance works.Carrying out ‘Change of Tenancy Inspections’ for properties, ensuring void properties are returned ready to let at the earliest opportunity.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you must possess:
A third level qualification in a relevant building/construction subject with a minimum of 2 years’ experience of property maintenance as outlined above.Alternatively, you should be educated to A-Level standard and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of property maintenance as outlined above.
What you'll get in return
This position offers an immediate start with the opportunity to work with a large Housing Association. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis for all hours worked.