We are a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We invest millions of ponds every year to keep our existing homes safe and descent. We also play our part in helping to deal with the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of new, modern homes to rent in Sunderland. We'd love for you to join us achieve our vision. Salary : £31,776.00 Job Description: Gentoo is a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. Are you ready to make a real impact in the housing sector? Join our Property Maintenance team at Gentoo in the role of Maintenance Surveyor (known internally as a Property Inspector) within our Damp and Mould team. We are dedicated to supporting our customers to live in safe, healthy homes, and ensuring any reports of damp or mould are dealt with efficiently and effectively. That's why we're looking for someone with expertise in identifying the causes of damp and mould, who can confidently recommend solutions and take action to resolve issues. As a key player in our Repairs service, you'll be at the forefront of investigating reports of damp and mould, understanding their causes, providing invaluable advice to our customers, and raising repair orders to keep their homes safe and comfortable. Training will be given on our IT systems used for completing reports from inspections and also our damp meter that our surveyors use. The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo. Key responsibilities will include the followin g: Carry out detailed full property inspections with a key focus on investigating reports of damp and mould, identifying causes and recommending effective and cost-efficient repairs /solutions. Provide appropriate guidance and information to customers as required. Identify any potential asbestos-containing materials whilst on site, coordinate asbestos survey requests and analyse results prior to issuing work or granting any permission requests. Raise maintenance works orders to properties where required (both internal & sub-contracted work) with relevant SOR, ensuring effective recording and reporting and ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner. Identify building defects and Provide Building Technical Advice as required to members of the group as necessary., ensuring a high quality, customer-focused service. Liaise with management regarding outcomes and results of inspections and trend analysis. Should business needs require, ability to demonstrate competence in non-trade specific tasks, flexibility to support management team as and when require d. What we are looking for (essential criteria) A Full UK Driving Licence Asbestos Awareness, candidates will complete an Asbestos awareness course provided by Gentoo, however some knowledge of asbestos and the impact/processes around property repairs would be advantageous. ONC/HNC in Construction OR the ability to demonstrate the equivalent work experience in a Construction-related field. It is essential that you are able to demonstrate practical knowledge of Building and Planning Regulations, Highway Regulations and Party Wall Ac t, with the following experience: d etecting building defects, and i dentifying causes of damp and mould. P roviding a customer-focused service. Excellent literacy, numeracy, technical and IT skills with experience of using a handheld device. The a bility to work in internal/external environments. Excellent organisational, planning and negotiating skills. P lanning and coordinating work What we are looking for (desirable criteria) Experience in applying damp and mould treatment products PASMA qualification Some of our great benefits include; 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year. Early finish on Fridays Flexible and hybrid working. Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover. Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan. Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution. Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme Enhanced family-friendly leave Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes. Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary