Senior Repairs & Maintenance Inspector

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a skilled Repairs and Maintenance Inspector to ensure high standards in housing maintenance. You will inspect, specify, and supervise maintenance works while collaborating with housing officers and contractors. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in building systems, excellent communication skills, and a relevant construction qualification. This role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing day-to-day building repairs.
• Strong understanding of statutory legislation and building contracts.
• Proven site experience in related trade.

Responsibilities

• Inspect day-to-day repairs undertaken by the workforce.
• Carry out pre-inspections as required.
• Liaise with Housing Officers and contractors on repairs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational abilities

Knowledge of building systems

Problem-solving skills

Fault diagnosis experience

Education

Building construction qualification (minimum ONC/OND)

City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

A local government council in the UK is seeking a skilled Repairs and Maintenance Inspector to ensure high standards in housing maintenance. You will inspect, specify, and supervise maintenance works while collaborating with housing officers and contractors. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in building systems, excellent communication skills, and a relevant construction qualification. This role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and various employee benefits.