Maintenance Officer – Public Sector Opportunity
Play a key role in ensuring homes are maintained to a high standard and tenants receive an effective, responsive service. VANRATH is supporting a large Public Sector Organisation to appoint a Maintenance Officer for an initial three-month period, with the possibility of extension.
Salary / Benefits
- Hourly rate of £16.90-£18.85
- Discount benefits
- Initial three-month contract with the possibility of extension
- Predominantly based at the client’s Ballymena site
About your next employer
You will join a large Public Sector Organisation responsible for the management, maintenance and improvement of domestic properties. Working alongside Housing Executive staff, contractors and tenants, you will help ensure necessary maintenance works are completed to an acceptable standard and homes are ready to be re-let as quickly as possible.
About you
- A degree in Building Studies, or equivalent, with at least one year’s relevant experience; or
- A BTEC Higher Diploma in Building Studies, or equivalent, with at least two years’ relevant experience; or
- A minimum of four years’ relevant experience
- Relevant experience in the design, improvement or maintenance of domestic properties
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with tenants, contractors and colleagues
- The ability to inspect properties, assess completed works and identify deficiencies in maintenance delivery
Preferred education and experience
Candidates should hold a degree in Building Studies or equivalent with at least one year’s relevant experience, a BTEC Higher Diploma in Building Studies or equivalent with at least two years’ relevant experience, or have a minimum of four years’ relevant experience working on the design, improvement or maintenance of domestic properties.
Other requirements
- The role will be predominantly based at the client’s Ballymena site.
- The successful candidate will be required to carry out property inspections in line with set timetables.
- The position is offered for an initial three months, with the possibility of extension.
What you’ll do
- Inspect properties to authorise contractors to complete necessary maintenance works.
- Check completed works to ensure they meet the required standard and support payment authorisation.
- Advise tenants on maintenance policies, responsibilities and the progress or expected timescales of works.
- Raise deficiencies with contractors and support the delivery of remedial action.
- Liaise with Housing Executive staff to ensure vacated homes receive the necessary works and can be re-let promptly.
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Cian France for a confidential chat today.
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