**Maintenance Inspector**

**Salary**: £33,251 - £36,955, plus Essential User allowance £1,239 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Region: South
Job category/type: Housing Maintenance
Date posted: 14/04/2024

**Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Ready to take the next step up in your career?**

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 providing 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 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 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 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.

**What is in it for you?**

Salary £33,251 - £36,955, plus Essential User allowance £1,239 per annum
26 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

**Previous applicants need not apply.**

**Closing date**:14th April 2024
**Interview date**: 29th April 2024

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £33,251.00-£36,955.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person