Facilities Technical Officer
Hours: 37 per week
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Facilities Technical Officer to join our Housing Property Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing cyclical services, inspections, and reactive maintenance across Council-managed housing, including communal blocks, supported housing, and other tenures.
You will play a key part in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and industry standards, particularly across the six core compliance areas: Gas, Electrical, Fire, Water Hygiene, Asbestos, and Lift Safety. This role is central to keeping our housing stock safe, compliant, and well-maintained while supporting wider Council objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage cyclical servicing, inspections, and planned maintenance across housing assets.
2. Coordinate and respond to reactive maintenance requests.
3. Oversee contractor performance, work orders, and invoices.
4. Maintain asset records, compliance documentation, and building manuals.
5. Ensure health, safety, and statutory compliance across all housing properties.
6. Contribute to accurate reporting, condition surveys, and service charge recovery.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
7. Significant experience in a property or housing maintenance environment.
8. Strong knowledge of compliance, health and safety, and property management.
9. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
10. Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
11. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and asset management systems.
12. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable: Experience with AutoCAD/GIS, producing contract documentation, and working knowledge of planning legislation.