Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£750 car allowance

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Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor in the West Midlands. This full-time position offers a salary of £41,000 to £43,000 along with a £750 car allowance. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in social housing, be able to diagnose building defects, and maintain communication with various stakeholders. A full UK Driving License and access to a car are essential. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in property repairs and maintenance required.
• Full UK Driving License and access to a car necessary.
• Ability to diagnose building defects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare repair specifications and schedules for contractors.
• Diagnose damp issues using diagnostic equipment.
• Inspect buildings and identify required repairs.
• Assess condition of various building systems.
• Maintain communication with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in Social Housing

Knowledge of Awaab’s law

Good communication skills

Carrying out inspections

Liaising with contractors

Job description

Position Overview

We are currently partnering with a housing association in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time position with a salary band of £41,000 to £43,000 allowance (subject to experience) + £750 car allowance and the start date is subject to notice.

Responsibilities

• Preparing repair specifications, schedules of work, or job tickets for contractors
• Diagnosing damp and mould problems using diagnostic equipment and understanding causation and remedies
• Carrying out inspections of buildings (reactive, planned, or cyclical) and diagnose building defects and identify required repairs
• Assessing the condition of structures, roofs, plumbing, heating, electrical systems, and finishes
• Undertaking day to day surveying on properties, scheduling repairs and maintaining good communication with customers and other key stakeholders
• Carrying out surveys relating to mutual exchanges to customers’ homes, completing reports and liaising with our colleagues in the locality team
• Experience required in Social Housing
• Knowledge of Awaab’s law
• Experience of liaising with contractors
• Have access to their own car and a full UK Driving Licence

Working Hours

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• 9am-5pm

Requirements & Qualifications

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management

Industries: Non-profit Organizations

Additional Information

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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