Maintenance Surveyor

1 week ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time £28,000 - £42,000 per year

We are currently working in partnership with a Social Housing Provider in Preston, who are recruiting for a Maintenance Surveyor on a three month contract.

This is an urgent fill, but the client is happy to wait for notice periods if required. The hourly rate on offer is up to £35 per hour, paid through an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have experience dealing with reactive maintenance within a Social Housing provider, as well as access to their own vehicle.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Carrying out detailed property inspections, specifically focused on reactive maintenance
  • Completing circa five surveys a day, depending on complexity of the surveys on a given day
  • Diagnosing property defects including identifying causes of damp and mould
  • Overseeing repair programmes from instruction through to completion, ensuring compliance and high-quality outcomes
  • Liaising with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely communication and customer satisfaction
  • Maintaining accurate inspection records and updating internal systems
  • Providing technical advice to colleagues and assisting with health & safety compliance

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in property surveying or asset management
  • Strong knowledge of DMC and disrepair legislation, including Awaab's Law and the Housing Health & Safety Rating System
  • HNC or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Building Services, Construction, or related discipline
  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Working hours:

  • 37.0 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday, Flexible Start/Finish Times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please

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