Maintenance Officer

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Redditch; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking a Maintenance Officer in Redditch. The role involves inspecting external assets such as garages and roads, assessing condition, and producing detailed reports to inform maintenance works.

You will collect evidence, capture photographs, and prepare Schedules of Condition, combining site visits with office-based reporting. The post is a full-time, 37-hour week temporary contract (initial 6 months).

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND in Building Studies or equivalent relevant experience in property maintenance or inspection.
• Ability to accurately record and present technical information in written reports.
• Competent IT skills, including use of spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• Full UK driving licence (required for site visits).

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections of external assets, including paved areas, brickwork, and associated infrastructure
• Assess dilapidation, damage, and general condition of properties and surrounding environments
• Collect detailed condition evidence, including photographs and written notes
• Produce accurate and comprehensive Schedules of Condition
• Undertake surveys using appropriate inspection techniques
• Compile findings into structured reports and spreadsheets
• Work independently when carrying out site visits
• Liaise with office-based administrative staff to support reporting and record management

Skills

Site inspections

Report writing

Health & Safety

IT & spreadsheets

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Building Studies or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Maintenance Officer needed in Redditch, £20ph PAYE – Reference: RQ1738931

Role Overview:

The Maintenance Officer will support a local authority in undertaking property condition inspections across a range of external assets, including garages, roads, forecourts, and general street scenes.
The role involves assessing the condition of infrastructure, identifying defects, and producing accurate reports to inform maintenance and repair works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out site inspections of external assets, including paved areas, brickwork, and associated infrastructure
• Assess dilapidation, damage, and general condition of properties and surrounding environments
• Collect detailed condition evidence, including photographs and written notes
• Produce accurate and comprehensive Schedules of Condition
• Undertake surveys using appropriate inspection techniques
• Compile findings into structured reports and spreadsheets
• Work independently when carrying out site visits
• Liaise with office-based administrative staff to support reporting and record management

You will ideally have:

• Minimum HNC/HND in Building Studies or equivalent relevant experience in property maintenance or inspection
• Practical understanding of:
  • Basic Health & Safety legislation, including the Health & Safety at Work Act
  • Preparation and application of Schedules of Condition
  • Surveying techniques and inspection processes
• Ability to accurately record and present technical information in written reports
• Competent IT skills, including use of spreadsheets and reporting tools
• Full UK driving licence (required for site visits)

Working Arrangements:

• Full-time – 37 hours per week
• Initial 6-month temporary contract
• Combination of site-based inspections and office-based work
• Equipment provided, including camera for inspections
• Supported by an experienced administrative team

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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