Date Posted 15/03/2024
Application Closing Date 12/04/2024 23:59
Hours 36 per week
Salary £49,135.50 per annum
Location Ellesmere Port
Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.
As part of our Asset Management team within our Housing Management Contract, you’ll manage our responsive and void repairs services, including holding responsibility for policy and procedure, quality control, and financial control.
Why ForHousing?
- Hybrid working – most of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
- Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
- STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
- Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
- Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
- Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
What you’ll be doing:
- Ensuring repair and void works are delivered to client and customer satisfaction.
- Managing a team of Repairs and Voids Inspectors to deliver planned works in relation to the capital investment programme and associated works.
- Forecasting, controlling, and reporting on spending.
- Meeting obligations in relation to damp and disrepair.
- Supporting the Finance Business Partner and providing monthly and ad-hoc management information.
- All aspects of managing repairs and maintenance colleagues.
- Carrying out surveys, preparing budget estimates, specifications, schedules and bills of quantities.
What we’re looking for:
- Have or be working towards a HNC or HND in Building or Building Surveying, or have equivalent experience.
- A degree in Building Surveying or similar would be ideal.
- Extensive knowledge of building maintenance and repair issues.
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We especially welcome applicants from the Armed Forces community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk.
Please note we reserve the right to close our advert early, depending on application volumes.
