Void Maintenance Officer - 5275356

Carbon60; West End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Void Maintenance Officer to ensure properties are safe and ready for tenancy. The role involves performing maintenance repairs, managing property keys, and maintaining accurate records. Applicants should have hands-on experience in maintenance and a full UK driving license. This position is a temporary contract paying £20.86 per hour, with a workload of 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in hands-on property maintenance work.
• Good understanding of smart and standard utility meters.
• Physically capable of performing repairs and lock changes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out lock changes for void properties within KPIs.
• Record and resolve gas/electric meter issues.
• Ensure properties are safe and tenancy-ready.
• Perform minor repairs such as leaks and locks.
• Conduct inspections and monitor contractor performance.

Skills

Maintenance repairs

Lock changes

Utility meters knowledge

WIP inspections

Data/record-keeping

Proficient IT skills

Clear communication

Task management

Job description

Void Maintenance Officer

Carbon60 is looking to recruit a Void Maintenance Officer to work for a facilities and management client based in W8.

ROLE

Void Maintenance Officer

PAY RATE

£20.86 Umbrella

JOB TYPE

Temporary contract- 1 Month contract

LOCATION

London, (W8)

HOURS

37.5 hours/ week

THE ROLE

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Carry out initial and final lock changes for void properties, including installing key safes and codes within 24-hour KPIs.
• Record and upload accurate gas/electric meter readings and resolve meter issues such as debts or damaged units.
• Ensure properties are safe, secure, and tenancy-ready, completing all pre-tenancy and final void checks.
• Perform minor repairs (leaks, locks, hinges, handles, window fittings).
• Conduct WIP inspections, monitoring contractor performance, quality, and H&S compliance.
• Complete weekly water flushing on unoccupied voids (Legionella compliance).
• Attend new tenancies (first 12 weeks) to resolve early maintenance issues.
• Manage, log, track, and return all property keys as per council procedures.
• Maintain accurate records using internal information management systems.
• Work closely with Surveyors, contractors, and Housing teams to support efficient void turnaround.
• Provide admin support to the Voids Team and assist with general service improvements.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong experience in maintenance repairs, including hands-on property work and lock changes.
• Background as a Maintenance Officer, Handy Person, or similar role.
• Good understanding of smart, prepayment, and standard utility meters.
• Experience with WIP inspections, pre-tenancy checks, and meeting HHSRS standards.
• High attention to detail with accurate data/record-keeping skills.
• Proficient IT ability, including Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Clear communication skills with a positive, problem-solving approach.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks independently.
• Physically capable of performing repairs and lock changes.
• Full, clean UK driving licence (daily property visits required).

Application by CV or call Vatsal Chandpa at Carbon60 on 0158 234 8231.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.