Technical Officer (Damp, Mould & Disrepair)

Ashfield District Council; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfield District Council is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Repairs Team in a newly created role within the Operations Directorate. You will carry out technical inspections, assessments and surveys across our housing stock, diagnose repair and damp issues, and work closely with colleagues to investigate and resolve disrepair claims.

The successful candidate will have experience of repair and damp diagnosis in domestic properties, strong problem-solving skills and a

Qualifications

• Experience of repair and damp diagnosis in domestic properties.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical inspections, assessments and surveys across housing stock.
• Diagnose repair and damp issues and identify solutions.
• Investigate and resolve disrepair claims in collaboration with colleagues.

Skills

Repair diagnosis

Damp diagnosis

Customer service

Problem solving

Job description

Join Ashfield District Council and Make a Difference to Our Homes and Communities

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individualto join our Repairs Team in a newly created role within the Operations Directorate.

In this varied position, you will carry out technical inspections, assessments and surveys across our housing stock, diagnose repairand damp issues, and work closely with colleagues to investigate and resolve disrepair claims.

The successful candidate will have experience of repair and damp diagnosis in domestic properties, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Training and development will be provided to help you build on your existing knowledge and skills.

Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: 23 August 2026

Interview date: 2 September 2026