Housing Maintenance Officer

Service Care; Horsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Immediate start

Job summary

Service Care is seeking a Housing Maintenance Officer to support maintenance operations in Horsham, West Sussex. Join a team responsible for coordinating repairs, inspections and contractor activity, while ensuring void properties meet standards before re-letting.

The role emphasizes arranging inspections, monitoring costs and ensuring compliance with housing regulations. An immediate start is available, with mileage reimbursement for approved journeys.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing maintenance or property management.
• Experience coordinating contractors and organising residential repairs.
• Understanding of social housing maintenance and property compliance.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responsive repairs and general property maintenance.
• Liaise with contractors and monitor repairs through to completion.
• Arrange property inspections and oversee maintenance works.
• Ensure void properties meet the required standards before being re-let.
• Monitor contractor performance, costs and invoices.
• Manage damp and mould cases in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Communicate with tenants, contractors and internal departments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Contractor management

Job description

Housing Maintenance Officer Location: Horsham, West Sussex Pay Rate: £21.85 per hour LTD/Umbrella Contract: Temporary, 6–8 weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate responsive repairs and general property maintenance.
• Liaise with contractors and monitor repairs through to completion.
• Arrange property inspections and oversee maintenance works.
• Ensure void properties meet the required standards before being re-let.
• Monitor contractor performance, costs and invoices.
• Manage damp and mould cases in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Communicate with tenants, contractors and internal departments.

Requirements

• Previous experience in housing maintenance, repairs coordination or property management.
• Experience managing contractors and organising residential repairs.
• Good understanding of social housing maintenance and property compliance.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Additional Information

• Predominantly office-based with occasional property visits.
• Mileage reimbursed for authorised business journeys.
• Immediate start available.