Repairs Inspector T324
Broxtowe Borough Council, Beeston, Nottinghamshire
Repairs Inspector T324
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Broxtowe Borough Council, Beeston, Nottinghamshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted today, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 30dd4c1a55b94dc79c56e2df4bfd692c
Location ref: Beeston, Nottinghamshire
Full Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and customer-focused individual, who can fulfil this challenging but rewarding role within the Council's Housing Repairs team In this role you will spend the majority of your time visiting properties to inspect required repairs or defects. You will use your strong communication skills to liaise with tenants and leaseholders in regards to repairs in their home, including providing full explanations of work required, and realistic timescales for completion. Using the knowledge you have gained from working in a similar role, you will ensure correct diagnosis of repair issues, and trades and materials required to complete the work, so that work can be completed at first visit. Working with the wider Repairs team to ensure that work is booked, you will promptly record outcome of inspections on the housing management system, providing detailed notes and photographs. You will also raise works orders for external contractors for specialist works or urgent works that are unable to be completed in-house. You will build positive working relationships so that work is completed promptly and to a high standard. We're looking for an individual who has experience in:
- Undertaking property inspections
- Working with tenants and leaseholders
- Working in a team
- Accurate record keeping
- Working with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues from other departments The ideal candidate will:
- Have a qualification in building surveying or considerable experience working in a housing repairs team
- Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Have strong ICT skills
- Be enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of a demanding service
- Be someone who represents our GREAT values and behaviours
As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme. You can read more about these at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/jobs