Repairs Officer
| Posting date: | 21 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,559 to £32,654 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | NG34 7EF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | North Kesteven District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Repairs Officer
Full-time (37 Hours) – Permanent
Grade B2 - £30,559 - £32,654 per annum
North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced professional to join the Property Services Repairs Team; This post puts you at the heart of a busy department handling day to day repairs and maintenance critical to the Council’s obligations to provide safe, efficient, and welcoming homes. North Kesteven District Council manages over 3800 social houses. This post will work in the Housing Repairs helping the delivery of a repairs and voids service.
Job Requirements:
• A detailed understanding of property construction types (traditional and non-traditional social housing stock is desirable)
• Experience of working within a repairs and maintenance service
• HNC building/housing related qualification or equivalent experience
• The ability to work in a busy environment whilst prioritising a varied workload
Key Responsibilities:
• To monitor housing repair reports received by the Council’s Repairs and Maintenance contractors and to use technical knowledge to liaise with both tenants and contractors as required in order to generate work orders using the repairs computer-based systems.
• To assist tenants and obtain clear information on repair problems and give technical advice. Provide instructions to contractors in a concise and efficient manner.
• To post-inspect the required sample of work selected by the Senior Repairs Officer. To challenge poor quality work with the contractors and provide reports in a timely manner.
• To carry out inspections and analysis to properties where damp and mould issues have been reported
Key Attributes
• The ability to work in partnership with contractors and stakeholders
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft packages and the ability to work on bespoke systems (training given)
• Commitment, enthusiasm, and a passion with a focus on delivering excellence
• The ability to handle difficult situations and communicate effectively
is essential
• Highly motivated and dedicated individual
You will be required to apply a high level of conscientiousness when carrying out this
role, to support the delivery of repairs service at a technical level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes, this could be the role for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call
Melissa Massingham – 01529 414155
To complete an application form and further details,
please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 15 June 2025
The interview date will be 26 June 2025
Full-time (37 Hours) – Permanent
Grade B2 - £30,559 - £32,654 per annum
North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced professional to join the Property Services Repairs Team; This post puts you at the heart of a busy department handling day to day repairs and maintenance critical to the Council’s obligations to provide safe, efficient, and welcoming homes. North Kesteven District Council manages over 3800 social houses. This post will work in the Housing Repairs helping the delivery of a repairs and voids service.
Job Requirements:
• A detailed understanding of property construction types (traditional and non-traditional social housing stock is desirable)
• Experience of working within a repairs and maintenance service
• HNC building/housing related qualification or equivalent experience
• The ability to work in a busy environment whilst prioritising a varied workload
Key Responsibilities:
• To monitor housing repair reports received by the Council’s Repairs and Maintenance contractors and to use technical knowledge to liaise with both tenants and contractors as required in order to generate work orders using the repairs computer-based systems.
• To assist tenants and obtain clear information on repair problems and give technical advice. Provide instructions to contractors in a concise and efficient manner.
• To post-inspect the required sample of work selected by the Senior Repairs Officer. To challenge poor quality work with the contractors and provide reports in a timely manner.
• To carry out inspections and analysis to properties where damp and mould issues have been reported
Key Attributes
• The ability to work in partnership with contractors and stakeholders
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft packages and the ability to work on bespoke systems (training given)
• Commitment, enthusiasm, and a passion with a focus on delivering excellence
• The ability to handle difficult situations and communicate effectively
is essential
• Highly motivated and dedicated individual
You will be required to apply a high level of conscientiousness when carrying out this
role, to support the delivery of repairs service at a technical level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes, this could be the role for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call
Melissa Massingham – 01529 414155
To complete an application form and further details,
please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 15 June 2025
The interview date will be 26 June 2025
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