Repairs Surveyor

Focus Resourcing; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a Housing Repairs Complaints Surveyor for a temporary contract in Southend-on-Sea. The successful candidate will manage repair complaints, organise maintenance, and supervise contractors while working both in the office and remotely. The role requires experience in repairs and social housing, and offers an hourly rate of £21.19 with potential for longer-term employment.

Benefits

Potential for a longer-term position

Increased salary after successful contract

Qualifications

• Experience in repairs, defects, and maintenance.
• Car driver with own transport.
• Able to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Inspect repairs as reported by tenants and contractors.
• Organise and manage maintenance and repair contracts.
• Supervise contractors and conduct technical audits.
• Advise tenants on home protection and energy saving.

Skills

Repairs management

Project organisation

Communications

PC literacy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Housing Repairs Complaints Surveyor required for a 3-6 month temporary contract, likely to become a fixed term or permanent contract in the future. The hourly pay rate will be based on a yearly salary of £40,777 working 37 hours a week, Monday - Friday.

A DBS check will be carried out by the client once the successful candidate has been selected. Please disclose any criminal convictions at the application stage.

This is a mixed role, including office and home working, with visits to tenants' properties. A car driver with their own vehicle is required, and all visits are locally based.

Responsibilities

• Inspect repairs that have not been adequately described by the tenant or contractor
• Organise the placing and management of responsive maintenance and specific contracts for repair work in all trades and by appropriate specialists
• Organise schedules, manage contractors involving repair work which is not covered by current contract procedures
• Supervise contractors, scrutinise and undertake technical audits
• Organise minor works to rectify fire, flood damage
• Carry out site visits in relation to tenant and leaseholders complaints
• Advise tenants on easy remedies to protect their homes, security and energy saving
• Compile and calculate the cost of schedules of repair, liaise with the Council's loss adjusters, when required
• Investigate complaints received

Benefits

• £21.19 per hour
• Potential for a longer-term position in the future with an increased salary, hourly rate

Requirements

• Experience in repairs, defects, maintenance, voids
• Ability to inspect repairs and manage responsive maintenance and contractors
• Social housing experience is highly desirable
• Understanding of damp and mould issues
• Knowledge of the upcoming Awaab's Law is advantageous
• A confident and professional communicator
• Car driver with own transport
• Ability to organise a busy and varied workload, remain calm under pressure, and proactive in approach to tasks
• PC literate with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills