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Ashford Borough Council Job Title:
Repairs Inspector
Location:
Ashford, Kent
Salary : Up to £39,801 per annum, Plus lease car or cash alternative of £2,080 per annum
Job Type:
Full time, Permanent
Working Hours:
37 hours per week
Closing Date: 12th August 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Inspector to strengthen our existing Responsive Repairs team in providing a comprehensive repairs and maintenance service to our tenants.
You Will Need To Have a Thorough All Round Knowledge And Experience In Preparing And Supervising Building Maintenance, Improvement And Refurbishment Contracts To Domestic As You Will Be Undertaking Pre Inspections And Specifying Works, Ensuring Works Are Completed And Carrying Out Post Inspections As Necessary, Along With
Undertaking contract administration of the term contract for the provision of responsive repairs and works to void properties. Monitoring the performance of contactors to ensure that they deliver the levels of quality, value for money and customer satisfaction as specified in the contract. Engaging with tenants to ensure that each repair achieves high levels of satisfaction within our financial constraints.
About You
You should have an HNC/HND in Building Studies or equivalent and/or have considerable relevant experience in the property management field or have a trade background with an understanding of domestic electrical installations along with having experience in:
Day-to-day repairs and working in void properties Using a Schedule of Rates ordering system
It is essential that you have good communication skills and be committed to providing a high quality service to our tenants.
Benefits
Hybrid Working
- We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working.
Competitive remuneration package
- We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.
Additional Information
With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.
Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide
We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Property Maintenance, Property Maintenance Technician, Repairs Technician, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Assistant, Property Maintenance, Building Services Inspector, Building Services, Works Assistant may also be considered for this role.
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