Assistant Quality Inspector (Repairs & Maintenance)

Brenwards Ltd.; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £36k-£38k

28 days holiday + holidays

Volunteer leave up to 2 days

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Brenwards Ltd. in Northfleet seeks an Assistant Repairs Quality Inspector to join our family-friendly team. The role focuses on monitoring repairs, ensuring high standards, health and safety, and timely issue resolution.

You will inspect work during repairs, record findings, and coordinate with operatives and contractors to improve quality and resident satisfaction. Essential experience in repairs or maintenance, attention to detail, and strong communication are needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in repairs and maintenance or related trade.
• Good understanding of building repairs and workmanship standards.
• Keen eye for detail to identify defects and substandard work.
• Strong communication to raise quality concerns clearly.
• Ability to record findings and produce clear inspection reports.
• Organised, methodical, and able to prioritise tasks.
• Professional approach when dealing with residents and contractors.
• Willingness to travel to properties with a UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to undertake various tasks as directed by Management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections of repairs, void maintenance and improvement works.
• Inspect during repair processes to spot issues early.
• Check repairs against specifications and standards.
• Inspect works by in-house operatives and external contractors.
• Identify defects and remedial work requirements.
• Record findings, take photos, and maintain inspection reports.
• Communicate quality concerns clearly to teams.
• Follow up defects to ensure corrective work is completed.
• Carry out follow-up and re-inspections as needed.
• Monitor recurring issues and report trends to management.
• Help reduce repeat repairs and unnecessary visits while following safety practices.

Skills

Repairs & maintenance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Record inspection reports

Organised / methodical

Independent worker

Resident relations

Full UK driving licence

Travel to properties

Tools

Mobile inspection systems

Property management software

Tablets

Job description

Brenwards is growing and we’d love you to grow with us!

We are seeking to welcome an Assistant Quality Inspector (Repairs & Maintenance) to join our family-friendly company based in Northfleet, Kent.

We are a highly successful building and electrical company founded in 1984 as a small electrical contractor and have gradually and organically expanded over the years. You will be joining us as we continue our vision to deliver high-quality building and electrical services with a focus on quality, customer service, value for money, and people.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Repairs Quality Inspector to join our voids team. The main purpose of this role is to monitor and inspect the quality of repairs and maintenance works carried out within our voids, ensuring that work is completed to a high standard, in line with required specifications, health and safety requirements, and our service standards.

This is a hands-on, quality-focused role, involving site visits, inspections during the repair process, identifying poor workmanship, and ensuring that any issues are addressed promptly.

The successful candidate will work closely with operatives, subcontractors, supervisors and the wider repairs team to help improve the quality of work, reduce repeat repairs and deliver a better service for our client’s residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carryout quality inspections of responsive repairs, void maintenance and property improvement works.
• Inspect work during the repair process, not just upon completion, to identify issues early and prevent poor-quality work from progressing.
• Check that repairs are completed in accordance with the agreed specification, relevant standards and expected workmanship.
• Inspect works undertaken by in-house operatives and external contractors.
• Identify defects, poor workmanship, incomplete repairs and areas requiring remedial work.
• Record inspection findings, take photographs where appropriate and maintain accurate inspection reports.
• Communicate quality concerns clearly to operatives, supervisors and contractors.
• Follow up on identified defects to ensure corrective work has been completed to the required standard.
• Carryout follow-up inspections and re-inspections where necessary.
• Monitor recurring quality issues and highlight trends to management.
• Help reduce repeat repairs, avoidable costs and unnecessary return visits.
• Ensure that appropriate health and safety practices are being followed during repair and maintenance activities.
• Maintain professional and respectful relationships with residents, contractors and colleague.

What We’re Looking For:

ESSENTIAL:

• Experience in repairs and maintenance, property maintenance, construction or a related trade.
• A good understanding of building repairs, maintenance processes and expected standards of workmanship.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to identify defects and substandard work.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to raise concerns about the quality of work.
• Ability to record findings accurately and produce clear inspection reports.
• A practical, organised and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work independently, manage an inspection workload and prioritise tasks.
• A professional approach when dealing with residents, colleagues and contractors.
• Ability to consistently produce work of the highest standard with good attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and prepared to undertake a variety of tasks as directed by Management.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between properties.

DESIRABLE:

• Previous experience carrying out quality checks, snagging inspections or property inspections.
• Experience working within social housing or for a housing association.
• Knowledge of responsive repairs, planned maintenance and void property works.
• Relevant trade qualifications or a construction-related qualification.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements within occupied residential properties.
• Experience using mobile inspection systems, tablets or property management software.

What We Offer

• Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 per annum, (negotiable based on experience)
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Up to two days’ paid leave for volunteering work.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• The opportunity to develop a career in property quality inspection.
• A varied, hands-on role with the opportunity to make a positive difference to residents; no two days are the same!
• The opportunity to help improve repair standards and customer satisfaction.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If this position piques your interest and you can provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Good luck!