Repairs Inspector – Housing Quality & Compliance

VIVID

Basingstoke

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Company van & fuel card

Performance bonus

Uniform & PPE

Pension 6% matched 7-10%

Life assurance 3x salary

Private medical insurance

Medicash

Enhanced parental leave

Counselling & legal support

Electric car scheme

Training & mentoring

Job summary

VIVID in Portsmouth is seeking a Repairs Inspector to join our Responsive Repairs team. You will carry out health and safety inspections, post-work quality checks and monitor contractor work to ensure repairs meet standards.

You’ll work across South Hampshire, supported by a company van and fuel card, using mobile inspection systems. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, clear communication and a commitment to right-first-time delivery.

Qualifications

Experience ensuring repairs meet safety standards and Decent Homes requirements.
Ability to monitor external contractors and drive quality improvements.
Proven report-writing and communication skills for inspections.

Responsibilities

Carry out inspections of repairs completed by DLO and external contractors.
Undertake post-inspection quality checks to ensure standards and customer satisfaction.
Monitor contractor performance and compliance with service level agreements.
Conduct Health & Safety inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
Prepare detailed inspection reports and recommend corrective actions.
Visit customers to investigate complaints and support successful resolutions.