A client within the Public Sector based in Northamptonshire is currently recruiting for a Repairs Officer to join their Property Services team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a housing repairs or maintenance environment.
The Role
Key purpose of the role is to manage and coordinate responsive repairs and maintenance works across the council’s housing stock, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective service delivery while maintaining the safety and wellbeing of residents and staff.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Overseeing day-to-day housing repairs and maintenance tasks, including contractor supervision.
• Ensuring repairs comply with current housing regulations, health & safety legislation, and CDM 2015 requirements.
• Investigating complaints, analysing data, and resolving complex issues independently.
• Managing budgets and identifying opportunities for cost control and savings.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to deliver excellent customer service.
The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• Strong knowledge of housing repairs and maintenance, including social housing legislation.
• Experience of managing construction projects and coordinating works.
• Experience in complaint handling, analysis, and service improvement.
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience managing stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015, health and safety regulations, and property compliance.
• Time management, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Previous experience working for a Local Authority or Housing Association.
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £30 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £23 per hour PAYE).
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amy at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed)
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.
Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period