Maintenance Inspector

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge?

New Forest District Council is the largest housing provider in the District of the New Forest with over 5,000 Council dwellings made up of houses, flats, hostels and schemes providing extra care.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Maintenance Inspector to join our dedicated team of property professionals in providing a comprehensive, responsive housing repair service.

Are you passionate about proving safe, decent, energy efficient homes?

As one of four Maintenance Officers responsible for repair inspections, building pathology and defect diagnosis you will have a strong technical background in construction and experience in damp and mould diagnosis and remedy, preferably within the social housing sector.

What will my day look like?

You will play a key role in the delivery of the new dedicated damp and mould service, ensuring that any issues identified are dealt with quickly and effectively. You will carry out proactive and preventative visits and inspections to mitigate against the risk of damp and mould and have a good understanding of technical terms and damp and mould diagnosis including cause, effect and remedy covering leaks, rising and penetrating damp, cold bridging and condensation. You will also positively engage and provide education to tenants on helpful ways of reducing condensation and mould in their homes.

You will attend property inspection requests within timescales set, liaising with Customers, other housing staff and property professionals to diagnose defects and building pathology and report defects that warrant action in accordance with the Council’s Maintenance and Repair Policy.

You will inspect empty homes and provide written reports on outcome standards, including HSSRS detailing schedules of necessary works to bring the property up to the required lettable standard.

You will undertake regular cyclical maintenance inspections of Council housing blocks, estates and communal shared facilities, providing inspection records and reporting any safety defects or maintenance work identified.

Ready to take the next step up in your career?

What is in it for you?

• Salary up to £36,955, plus Essential User allowance £1,239 per annum
• 26 rising to 27 days annual leave (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service)
• Local Government Pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories

About us

We offer a great place to work and a great team to work with. We believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought, and self-development promoted.

We recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively encourage a good work/life balance. We offer a modern and flexible smart working approach, including remote and home working whenever this fits with service delivery.

If after reading the job description you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Russell.Palmer@nfdc.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.

Closing date: Midnight 4th February 2024

Interview date: W/C 12th Febraury 2024

CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

Previous applicants need not apply.