Housing Repairs Inspector – Hybrid Field & QA

Service Care Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Islington is seeking an experienced Repairs Inspector to oversee the delivery of a high-quality repairs service. You will conduct inspections, monitor contractor performance, and ensure repairs are completed to high standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in housing repairs and the ability to produce clear reports. This contract offers a competitive hourly rate and potentially flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a housing repairs environment, carrying out inspections.
• Strong technical knowledge of specifications and defect diagnosis.
• Experience managing contractors and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support management of responsive repairs and planned/cyclical referrals.
• Carry out pre- and post-inspections ensuring quality standards.
• Provide clear technical diagnosis for repairs.

Skills

Experience in housing repairs

Technical knowledge of specifications

Contractor management

Ability to produce technical reports

Understanding of legislation

Education

Recognised HND or technical qualification like Building Surveying

Job description

A housing association in Islington is seeking an experienced Repairs Inspector to oversee the delivery of a high-quality repairs service. You will conduct inspections, monitor contractor performance, and ensure repairs are completed to high standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in housing repairs and the ability to produce clear reports. This contract offers a competitive hourly rate and potentially flexible working arrangements.