Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, to recruit a Maintenance Officer on an ongoing temporary contract basis to work from their regional office in Lisburn. Your new role This is a temporary contract with an initial duration of circa. 6 months, and presents the opportunity to gain experience working in-house for the Housing Executive overseeing work undertaken by their maintenance contractors. Reporting to the Area Maintenance Manager, you will ensure that maintenance repairs to Housing Executive homes are carried out to exacting cost, quality and time standards in accordance with the terms of contracts. Your main duties will include: To carry out inspections of properties to a set timetable in order to authorise the Housing Executive's Contractors to carry out necessary maintenance work; To conduct inspections of properties, again to a set timetable, in order that works done are of an acceptable standard and that payment for such work can be authorised; To advise tenants of maintenance policies and their responsibilities for the maintenance of some items in their homes or to provide information on the progress of works on their homes or the timeframes for such works to be done; To draw deficiencies in the delivery of an effective maintenance service to the attention of the Contractor in the first instance in order that remedial action can be taken; To liaise with other Housing Executive staff, particularly those involved in the allocation of homes, to ensure that houses vacated on changes of tenancy have the necessary work done so that they can be re-let as soon as possible. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you must meet at least one of the following criteria: Time served within a construction trade and a minimum of 4 years relevant experience. A degree in Building Studies (or equivalent) with 1 year of relevant experience; A BTEC Higher Diploma in Building Studies (or equivalent) with 2 years relevant experience; Relevant experience will be considered as working on the design, improvement or maintenance of domestic properties. What you'll get in return This position offers an immediate start with the opportunity to work with Northern Ireland's largest social landlord. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis. The hourly rate ranges from £16.90 - £18.85. (£32,363 - £36,363) The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Flexible start and finish times can be arranged. Hybrid working with laptop computer and equipment all provided. You will also get 35 days paid annual leave, including stat days. Business mileage paid at 45p per mile. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Building Trades Property Maintenance and Repair Survey Construction Benefits: Up to £36 363 per annum pro rata