Maintenance Inspector

Dover District Council; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working hours

Local government pension scheme (AVCs)

Benenden Healthcare Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme for local leisure

Job summary

Dover District Council is seeking a Maintenance/Property Surveyor to inspect properties and related assets, identify required repairs, and support planned works and the compliance team. The role sits in the Property Assets department, handling responsive repairs, general maintenance and void work across the district.

Successful candidates will work in a busy team, with a focus on delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service to tenants and leaseholders.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building defects and remedial works
• Ability to diagnose issues and specify repairs
• Effective communication with tenants, leaseholders, and contractors
• Understanding of construction techniques and building maintenance
• Experience in a team environment
• Desirable: public sector experience
• Desirable: Building/Surveying qualification

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties and assets to identify required repairs to keep tenants' houses safe, compliant and fit for purpose
• Support planned works and compliance team with maintenance tasks
• Work within Property Assets team on responsive repairs, general maintenance and void work
• Coordinate repairs from inspection to post-inspection
• Communicate with tenants, leaseholders and contractors to deliver customer-focused service
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical staff
• Be prepared for Enhanced DBS check and full UK driving license and vehicle for business use

Job description

The role will include inspecting properties and related assets to identify repair work that is required to ensure tenants houses remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. You will also be required to carry out work in support of the planned works and compliance team.

The successful candidate will be a team player and will fit seamlessly into our busy team, sharing our commitment to deliver excellence. What are we looking for?

• A good knowledge of building defects, including the ability to diagnose issues accurately and specify appropriate remedial works
• Proven ability to manage multiple repairs, from initial inspection and diagnosis through to post inspection
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work directly with tenants, leaseholders, and contractors to deliver an effective and customer focused maintenance service
• A good understanding of construction techniques and building maintenance
• Working within a team of technical and non-technical staff
• Experience of working in the public sector (desirable)
• Relevant Building/ Surveying qualification (desirable)

Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.

As an employer, the Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive.

What you will do!

Working within the Property Assets department the successful applicants will be working within a team who are responsible for responsive repairs, general maintenance and void work to properties and estates within the district.

• Competitive salary and generous annual leave
• Flexible working hours (37 hours per week with hybrid working arrangement, pattern to be agreed with line manager).
• Opt-in local government pension scheme, with the opportunity for staff to make advanced voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
• Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount scheme, including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
• On-site parking
• Bike/Car Salary sacrifice schemes (eligibility criteria applies)

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to hold a full UK driving license and have use of a vehicle for business use. Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.