Base : Within area of operation – East
Areas Covered: North/East London and the wider East of England, extending from Milton Keynes across to Ipswich and up to Norwich
Hours : Full time – 35 Hours per week (Permanent)
Salary : £47,000
Reporting to: Senior Repairs Surveyor
Direct Reports: None
About Us
People come to work for Habinteg because they believe in what matters to us. Inclusion drives all that we do, be that the services we offer to tenants, the environments we create or the homes we deliver. One in four people in this country are disabled but most homes are designed to exclude them. We believe in designing homes and creating neighbourhoods that everyone can share and enjoy. We have 3200 homes across the country from Tyneside to Cornwall. We provide expert training and consultancy through our Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) in-house team.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Repairs Surveyor to join our team. As a Repairs Surveyor, you will be responsible for inspecting, managing, and overseeing the delivery of repairs and maintenance services for our properties. You will play a key role in ensuring that our homes are safe, well-maintained, and meet the highest standards. This will include responsive, cyclical and major repairs to both tenanted and void properties. The territory for this role covers North and North-East London and the wider East of England including Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
About You
We are looking for an experienced professional who has sound knowledge of building and Health and Safety at work legislation and practices. You’ll have previous experience in a customer facing role, ideally within a social housing setting. You will be part a small team and travelling frequently, so time-management and good organisational skills will help you plan out your work.
Excellent customer care and communication skills are essential for this role. You will need to be calm in your nature and confident in your practices. You will have or be working towards a HNC in construction/building, or have at least 5 years relevant experience, access to a vehicle and a clean driving license is essential as well as a clear enhanced DBS.
Finally, make sure to read all about us . If you’re looking to work for a company that makes a difference to society, we might just be the place for you.
We understand that one person cannot always meet every area of a job description, so if you are interested and feel you may be suitable, please do get in touch or apply using the details below.
To apply please visit https://www.habinteg.org.uk/jobs
Job Description: Please request a copy via the email address below
Closing date: This role will close once filled so don’t delay submitting your application!
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at [email protected].
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the People team:
E-mail: [email protected]
