6 months ongoing contract with local authorities
Job Summary:
The post holder will be a key contributor to delivering the revenue repairs service to approx. 10,500 tenanted homes, 3,000 garages and 700 corporate and commercial operational Council owned properties.
Key Duties (Sample):
Assist in managing day to day repairs in both domestic and commercial buildings and ensuring that the work is carried out to a high quality, represents excellent value for money and achieves a high level of customer satisfaction
Assist in managing the safety inspection programme to both domestic and commercial operational properties, to ensure they are carried out in accordance to Regulations and in accordance with service standards with respect to quality and timescales, legal obligations.
Undertake surveys on properties to diagnose gas service faults and identify the most appropriate and effective solution
Support neighborhood housing officers in diagnosing and dealing with complex technical matters that they may identify
Raise day to day works orders and any necessary variation orders that are accurate and timely
Raise follow up works orders, to ensure that systems do not fail, ensuring that these orders are accurate and timely.
Support neighborhood housing officers when dealing with no access cases for repairs and inspections, assist in providing evidence so that offices can apply to the courts for access.
Support the Building services team in relation to building services contracts.
Liaise with contractors to ensure the specified works are clearly communicated and that they are in possession of all necessary information concerning health and safety
Provide risk assessments on health and safety hazards for contractors and any other visiting staff before work commences.
Ensure all day to day repairs are carried out in accordance with the latest health and safety regulations and particularly the Construction, Design and Management and Control of Asbestos at Work regulations
Monitor the carrying out of gas service repair works and the precautions taken by contractors to protect health and safety and ensure that any issues are raised and resolved as appropriate
Maintain policies and procedures with respect to Regulations, contracts, statutory compliance checks, safety inspections and ensure all certification is up to date.
Liaise with the capital repairs and maintenance team regarding the referral of planned works
Assist in the satisfactory resolution of any complaints or legal claims of disrepair received.
Identify any costs that should be recharged to the tenant or leaseholder including provision of evidence
Essential Experience and Qualifications:
Higher National Certificate or equivalent
Current driving licence
2-years' experience of building surveying and inspection, including contract administration
Knowledge of construction methods
Knowledge of building faults including their diagnosis and appropriate remedial measures.
Understanding of the legal framework relating to disrepair
Additional information to note:
This position will be based in Swindon