Job Description
About us
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our customers homes are safe and maintained to a high standard.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Job description
Guinness Property is expanding our team in the South West and we are looking for a Voids & Repairs Inspector to join our team covering Guinness homes in Swindon and surrounding areas. This is a full time, permanent vacancy, working 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Candidates must live within 25 miles of Exeter to be able to reach all the locations in a timely manner.
What were looking for
We are a customer-focussed organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be experienced in carrying out detailed property inspections, you will also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. You will also be able to demonstrate the below essential skills and experience:
* Up to date knowledge of building construction, repairs, and safety legislation.
* Proven knowledge of housing sector best practice and relevant legislation.
* Experience of repairs and Empty Homes management information systems.
* Experience of delivering a high-quality service.
* Sound knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
* Excellent knowledge of Schedule of Rates job specification.
* Experience of recording data accurately onto handheld devices.
* Extensive knowledge of building maintenance technical operations.
* A full, current driving licence
Essential Qualifications:
* NVQ Level 3 (City & Guilds) Trade Qualification or equivalent recognised competency in the required trade.
In return for your hard we offer:
* Competitive salary of £36,088
* Work Van
* 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Buy Extra Holiday + Increases with length of service
* Healthcare Cashback Plan
* Pension Contributions - up to 9% on a matched basis.
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme offering offer include face-to-face counselling, a stress helpline and tax, fitness and childcare advice.
* A benefit scheme which pulls together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make savings on everyday shopping, fashion, electronics, travel, leisure and days out.
A full current driving licence is needed so you can drive one of our vans when necessary. Offers are subject to satisfactory driving licence and onboarding checks. This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership.
If youre interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits
* Holidays:We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).
* Competitive Pension Scheme:We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.
* Benefits Portal:We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.
* Performance Pay:Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility
* Life Assurance:For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death
* Health Plan Options:There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade
* VDU/DSE:Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work
Additional benefits include:
* Access to the Finance wellbeing portal
* Professional subscription annual payment
* Travel season ticket loan
* Car lease scheme
JBRP1_UKTJ