Repairs & Voids Technical Officer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. in Invergordon is seeking a Technical Officer (Repairs/Voids) on a 3‑month contract to deliver repairs, void refurbishments and planned maintenance across a varied housing portfolio.

You will inspect properties, monitor contractor performance, and ensure works meet quality, budget and timescales while upholding health and safety standards and housing quality regulations.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in construction, repairs, maintenance or property-related roles.
• Experience identifying and diagnosing building defects and overseeing repairs/voids works.
• Knowledge of repairs, maintenance and planned works programmes.
• Strong understanding of building construction and maintenance principles.
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the Highlands.
• Experience working within the social housing sector.
• Knowledge of SHQS, EESSH and wider housing compliance requirements.
• Experience managing repairs and void properties.
• Knowledge of current Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and asset management principles.

Responsibilities

• Undertake property inspections and diagnose building defects, producing reports and recommendations.
• Manage repairs and void property works, ensuring properties are returned to a lettable standard within agreed timescales.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Conduct pre and post inspections of maintenance, repairs and planned works.
• Complete stock condition surveys and maintain accurate asset information.
• Support the delivery of planned and cyclical maintenance programmes.
• Work with tenants to address issues such as damp and mould, providing support, guidance and effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and housing quality standards.
• Attend contractor meetings and monitor KPI performance.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and customer interactions using housing management and asset systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Report-writing

Time management

Prioritisation

Education

HNC/HND in building/construction

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. in Invergordon is seeking a Technical Officer (Repairs/Voids) on a 3‑month contract to deliver repairs, void refurbishments and planned maintenance across a varied housing portfolio.

You will inspect properties, monitor contractor performance, and ensure works meet quality, budget and timescales while upholding health and safety standards and housing quality regulations.