RQ1461070

A client within the Public Sector based in the East Midlands is currently recruiting for a Repairs Officer to join their Repairs and Maintenance team as soon as possible.

The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a housing environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to carry out inspections within occupied and void properties to assess required repairs and maintenance work as well as producing detailed reports on works required to meet the lettable standard of the client.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Conducting property inspections and preparing reports.


• Producing schedules of work and detailed drawings for operatives.


• Ensuring compliance with NHF schedule of rates and other relevant regulations.


• Managing and monitoring KPIs while motivating and promoting staff.


• Liaising with contractors, tenants, and internal stakeholders.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require:

• Experience within the social housing sector conducting property inspections.


• Full Clean UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.


• Knowledge of Housing Condition Claims and relevant legislation.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Strong IT and communication skills, with experience using in-house operating systems.


• Understanding of KPI management and staff motivation.


• Good knowledge of H&S legislation/regulations including HHSRS, CDM, and Asbestos Awareness.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £27 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx.

£21 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

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.