REPAIRS OFFICER – MOR07163 Full Time

Job Description

To be responsible for delivering a range of housing and property repairs as directed by the Repairs and Voids Manager. To ensure that all works are delivered to the agreed specification and within target and that resources are deployed in an efficient and effective manner.

Requirements

To assist the Repairs and Voids Manager as required and be responsible for identifying, and programming complex repairs and putting these on opti-time rather than paper-tickets where possible.

To procure works in accordance with the Council’s Procurement Policy and Financial Regulations and control costs to ensure that all works offer best value.

To act as the Housing Client to protect the customers interests and to ensure achievement of good quality work in liaison with other departments, sections, consultants and contractors.

To promote positive behaviours in the workplace and promote safe working within the Housing Service.

The Individual

Previous experience in a supervisory/ management capacity of construction/ maintenance operatives.

Understanding of Building Maintenance works

Appropriate construction related (trades/technical) qualification to minimum SVQ Level 3*(or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience)

Good organisational/planning skills

Ability to organise effective workforce deployment

Sound contracts management skills

Good working knowledge of a variety of building trades

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. 

Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.

To have sound judgement and work under own initiative

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Good communication skills (written and oral)

Proven track record

Ability to provide effective leadership within a customer focussed environment

Ability to work on site within a construction environment

Willingness to work flexibly and when required, outside office hours

Ability to work in an open plan office

Ability to work in different offices

Able to work under pressure to balance competing demands and sustain outputs 

Closing Date: 17 June 2022

Starting Salary: £31,762.25

Per Hour: £16.85

36.25 hours Per week

For further information, contact Gordon Mark Repairs & Voids Manager on 01343 829000 or [email protected]