Repairs Inspector

Broxtowe Borough Council; Beeston; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension fund

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

Broxtowe Borough Council is seeking a motivated Repairs Inspector for the Housing Repairs team in Beeston. You will visit properties to inspect repairs, explain work required to tenants and leaseholders, and provide realistic timescales for completion.

You will diagnose repair needs, specify trades and materials, and ensure work is booked efficiently. You will record inspection outcomes, generate contractor works orders, and build strong relationships with internal/external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong ICT skills and ability to use housing management systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team and liaise with tenants/leaseholders.
• Accurate record keeping and attention to detail.
• Experience in housing repairs or property inspections is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties to identify repairs or defects and explain work required to tenants and leaseholders.
• Record inspection outcomes on the housing management system with detailed notes and photos.
• Raise works orders for external contractors for specialist or urgent works.
• Collaborate with the Repairs team and other departments to schedule and monitor work.

Skills

Communication

ICT skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Tenant liaison

Education

Building surveying qualification

Tools

Housing management system

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and customer-focused individual, who can fulfil this challenging but rewarding role within the Council’s Housing Repairs team

In this role you will spend the majority of your time visiting properties to inspect required repairs or defects. You will use your strong communication skills to liaise with tenants and leaseholders in regards to repairs in their home, including providing full explanations of work required, and realistic timescales for completion.

Using the knowledge you have gained from working in a similar role, you will ensure correct diagnosis of repair issues, and trades and materials required to complete the work, so that work can be completed at first visit. Working with the wider Repairs team to ensure that work is booked, you will promptly record outcome of inspections on the housing management system, providing detailed notes and photographs.

You will also raise works orders for external contractors for specialist works or urgent works that are unable to be completed in-house. You will build positive working relationships so that work is completed promptly and to a high standard.

We’re looking for an individual who has experience in:

• Undertaking property inspections
• Working with tenants and leaseholders
• Working in a team
• Working with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues from other departments

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a qualification in building surveying or considerable experience working in a housing repairs team
• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Have strong ICT skills
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of a demanding service
• Be someone who represents our GREAT values and behaviours

What you need to know:

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact James Whiter, Repairs and Compliance Manager on 0115 917 3445.

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply

The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.

As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.

As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme. You can read more about these at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/jobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Repairs Inspector

Company: Broxtowe Borough Council Salary: £36,961 to £38,806 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Beeston, NG9 1AB Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 5 Nov 2026 Closing date: 5 Dec 2026

Summary

Repairs Inspector T324

SALARY Grade 9 £36961 - £38806 per annum

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and customer-focused individual, who can fulfil this challenging but rewarding role within the Council’s Housing Repairs team

In this role you will spend the majority of your time visiting properties to inspect required repairs or defects. You will use your strong communication skills to liaise with tenants and leaseholders in regards to repairs in their home, including providing full explanations of work required, and realistic timescales for completion.

Using the knowledge you have gained from working in a similar role, you will ensure correct diagnosis of repair issues, and trades and materials required to complete the work, so that work can be completed at first visit. Working with the wider Repairs team to ensure that work is booked, you will promptly record outcome of inspections on the housing management system, providing detailed notes and photographs.

You will also raise works orders for external contractors for specialist works or urgent works that are unable to be completed in-house. You will build positive working relationships so that work is completed promptly and to a high standard.

We’re looking for an individual who has experience in:

• Undertaking property inspections
• Working with tenants and leaseholders
• Working in a team
• Accurate record keeping
• Working with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues from other departments

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a qualification in building surveying or considerable experience working in a housing repairs team
• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Have strong ICT skills
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of a demanding service
• Be someone who represents our GREAT values and behaviours

What you need to know:

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact James Whiter, Repairs and Compliance Manager on 0115 917 3445.

Closing date: 6 December 2026 midnight

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply

Why join us?

The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.

As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.

As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme. You can read more about these at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/jobs

Essential requirements

See Person Specification on our website

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.