Senior Housing Technical Inspector

• Pay Level: 6, starting from £36,508
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 per week
• Location: Hawker House,

The closing date for applications is midnight on: 31st October 2025
What you'll be doing:
As a key member of Slough Borough Council's RMI Team, you will be an integral part of the Service. Collectively, we oversee the maintenance and rejuvenation of Slough's 6000 tenanted properties and 1,100 leasehold properties, always striving to achieve the highest standards for the tenants, leaseholders and residents who rely on us.

Within this fantastic role, you will be undertaking technical surveys on properties and advise accordingly, liaising with our Service Partner and its sub-contractors making sure the work carried out is cost viable and meets contractual standards. You will be carrying out pre- and post-inspections and raising any remedial work orders, inspecting aspects of compliance, making sure each project is aligned with company procedures and appropriate legislation. The successful candidate must possess extensive knowledge of building maintenance and diagnostic techniques, a good understanding of health and safety legislation, experience of the social housing or residential property sector, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets. As much of the role will require frequent site visits, access to your own vehicle with a full UK driving licence.

Our Council:
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:
We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme

We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.

Right to Work:
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact before submitting an application.

Interested?
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to Apply:
Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you

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