Repairs Inspector

Paradigm Housing Group; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management organization is looking for a Repair Inspector in High Wycombe. The role involves conducting inspections, resolving hazards, and ensuring compliance with housing regulations. Candidates must have a relevant qualification and a UK Driving Licence. This position offers a mix of office and mobile work, with a generous holiday allowance and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Health and well-being support

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a personal vehicle for business usage.
• Proven ability to conduct inspections and produce detailed reports.
• Knowledge of HHSRS, Awaab’s Law, and housing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections and identify hazards.
• Produce evidence-based reports for compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Relevant qualification in Housing or Building

Job description

Overview

Paradigm Housing Group is looking for two Repair Inspectors to join our Property Services team. This is a mobile role based out of our Wooburn Green office, with travel across our operating area. If you’re passionate about improving homes and ensuring safe living environments, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll carry out property inspections across our housing stock, focusing on identifying and resolving hazards (particularly damp and mould) in line with Awaab’s Law and other housing safety regulations. You’ll produce clear, evidence-based reports and work closely with our repairs, compliance, and housing teams to ensure timely and effective resolution.

This role is hands-on and varied, requiring site visits, ladder access to loft spaces, and direct engagement with residents and stakeholders. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring our homes are safe, well-maintained, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate emergency and significant hazards within legal timeframes
• Conduct general property inspections and triage findings to relevant teams
• Raise and define repair orders with clear scopes of work
• Maintain accurate records and issue summary reports to residents
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet KPIs and customer satisfaction targets
• Support the Repairs Manager on high-priority cases
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with health and safety procedures

We’re Looking For Someone With

• A relevant qualification in Housing or Building, or strong experience in residential property
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a personal vehicle for business usage is essential (mileage will be paid at in line with Company policy, 45p per mile)
• Proven ability to conduct inspections and produce detailed reports
• Knowledge of HHSRS, Awaab’s Law, and housing legislation
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and communication skills
• A customer-focused mindset and the ability to work independently

Preferred But Not Essential

• HNC in Building Construction
• Working towards RICS or similar professional qualification
• Experience in housing, building surveys, or contractor management

Location of Head Office/Travel Involved

Head Office Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe

Travel Expectations: Mobile role with travel across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding counties with a mixture of hybrid, mobile & office work.

2 - 3 days per week in the office or out completing inspections, 2 - 3 days per week working from home/out on patch.

Why Paradigm?

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Health and well-being support

Further information

For the full job description and person specification for the role please see the attachment at the bottom of this page. Should you have any queries about this vacancy please email [e-mail] and we will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for your interest in Paradigm Housing Group thus far.

Closing date: 11th of September

We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published date should a suitable candidate be identified.