Voids Maintenance Officer

Carrington West; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy local authority is seeking a Voids Maintenance Officer to support the turnaround of council-owned homes. Responsibilities include managing locks, recording meter readings, conducting maintenance checks, and monitoring contractor performance. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. This position offers a supportive environment with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Clean, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first and final lock changes, install key safes.
• Accurately record gas and electricity meter readings.
• Carry out tenancy-ready checks and minor repairs.
• Monitor contractor performance and health and safety compliance.
• Attend newly let properties to resolve maintenance issues.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Voids Maintenance Officer to join a busy West London local authority, supporting the efficient turnaround of council‑owned homes within the allocations scheme.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first and final lock changes, install key safes, manage keys and ensure properties are secured within agreed KPIs
• Accurately record gas and electricity meter readings, resolve meter queries and debts, upload data to the Green Energy Switch Portal and liaise with utility providers to enable void works to commence without delay
• Carry out tenancy‑ready checks, work‑in‑progress inspections, minor repairs and weekly flushing of unoccupied voids in line with legionella procedures
• Monitor contractor performance, standards of work and health and safety compliance, providing detailed updates to surveyors and administrators
• Attend newly let properties within the first 12 weeks to resolve maintenance issues for residents (where required)

Qualifications

• Clean, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential

Benefits

We support career development and offer a supportive working environment within a reputable local authority.