Repairs Technical Officer

Job Title: Repairs Technical Officer
Location: Harrow Council Hub
Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for Harrow Council 
Contract Type: Temporary ongoing 
Hours of Work: 36 hours
Rate: £15.39
Overview of Repairs Technical Officer
Pertemps have an exciting opportunity within Harrow Council for a self-driven and motivated Repairs Technical Officer to join an expanding team. The role of Repairs Technical Officer has a competitive pay rate of £15.39 per day PAYE.  Other benefits include excellent training and support for career development and 21 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays).
The Main Purpose of Repairs Technical Officer:
" The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the repairs service to the Council Housing stock. There are specialisms within the post to include responsive repairs, mechanical and electrical services & voids. 
" It is expected that each person appointed will spend most of their time on one of these specialisms but may be required to cover for colleagues as necessary. 
" The role will involve raising orders for repair, voids and M&E works, progress chasing of jobs, liaison with contractors and customers as well as undertaking scrutiny of repair orders against invoices submitted to ensure that appropriate levels of governance are in place and keeping accurate records of safety certificates etc. 
" Working closely with Contract Surveyors the post holder will strive to ensure repair standards are consistently met, costs are scrutinised, and appropriate action taken to address all concerns. 
About you, the successful will have:
" Understanding and appreciation of the needs of older, disabled, and vulnerable individuals and households 
" Experience in providing technical compliance and managing surveys and reports. 
" Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals and ability to give advice to residents from vulnerable groups. 
" Common sense approach to problem solving, ability to analyse, and to deliver practical or innovative solutions. 
" Experience of managing office systems and procedures 
" Ability to work accurately with numeric data and written reports. 
" Have the ability to work productively both individually and as part of a team whether undertaking day to day work or developing new projects and initiatives.
" Have the ability to use individual initiative in the performance and organisation of both duties and workload required.
About us
" For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees.
" Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.
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