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A client within the Public Sector based in the east Midlands is currently recruiting for a Repairs and Maintenance Officer to join their Housing Services team as soon as possible. The client is offering full-time, temporary positions for with the ideal candidates having experience of working within a local authority housing or property maintenance environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to lead and coordinate responsive repairs and maintenance work across the Council’s housing stock, with a strong focus on diagnosing and resolving damp, mould, and disrepair issues. You will oversee operatives and contractors to ensure high standards of service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Conducting property inspections to identify damp, mould, and disrepair
Producing and overseeing remediation plans
Monitoring quality of repairs and ensuring compliance with housing standards
Coordinating internal teams and external contractors
Providing technical advice and ensuring works are completed in line with health and safety and regulatory requirements
Managing tenant communication and maintaining accurate recordsThe Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:

Proven experience diagnosing and remediating damp and mould issues
Experience handling disrepair cases
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visitsThe below skills would be beneficial for the role:

Strong knowledge of social housing repairs and maintenance
Good understanding of relevant housing legislation and tenant rights
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage and prioritise workloads across a range of propertiesThe client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £24 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £20 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.

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