Technical Officer
| Posting date: | 26 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,573 to £39,573 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2024 |
| Location: | Cheshire, North West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ForHousing |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.
As part of our Homekey+ team, you’ll provide technical advice and assistance to vulnerable customers who wish to repair, adapt, or improve their homes. You’ll carry out surveys and schedule work to ensure consistent high-quality workmanship by Homekey+ and our contractors.
Why ForHousing?
• Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
• Hybrid working – some of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
• Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
• STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
• Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
• Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
What you’ll be doing:
• Acting on referrals to design a wide range of adaptations or schemes, to meet customer needs.
• Undertaking site surveys and producing measured drawings.
• Producing preliminary costings, specifications, and schedules of work.
• Identifying property defects and assessing the required building work.
• Preparing surveys and reports on property conditions.
• Liaising with specialist consultants and contractors to ensure schedules of work and specifications meet customer needs.
• Championing health and safety in all work.
• Visiting customers in their homes to provide advice and information.
What we’re looking for:
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent construction qualification.
• Construction sector background, ideally in multiple areas, with a high level of knowledge.
• Renovation and adaptation work experience.
• Property survey experience.
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, depending on application volumes.
As part of our Homekey+ team, you’ll provide technical advice and assistance to vulnerable customers who wish to repair, adapt, or improve their homes. You’ll carry out surveys and schedule work to ensure consistent high-quality workmanship by Homekey+ and our contractors.
Why ForHousing?
• Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
• Hybrid working – some of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
• Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
• STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
• Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
• Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
What you’ll be doing:
• Acting on referrals to design a wide range of adaptations or schemes, to meet customer needs.
• Undertaking site surveys and producing measured drawings.
• Producing preliminary costings, specifications, and schedules of work.
• Identifying property defects and assessing the required building work.
• Preparing surveys and reports on property conditions.
• Liaising with specialist consultants and contractors to ensure schedules of work and specifications meet customer needs.
• Championing health and safety in all work.
• Visiting customers in their homes to provide advice and information.
What we’re looking for:
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent construction qualification.
• Construction sector background, ideally in multiple areas, with a high level of knowledge.
• Renovation and adaptation work experience.
• Property survey experience.
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, depending on application volumes.
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