JOB TITLE: Repairs Delivery Technical Officer
JOB STATUS: Full Time
DURATION: Permanent
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 4
GRADE: 10
HOURLY RATE: £22.25 - £24.76
ANNUAL SALARY: £40,604 - £45,184
HOURS PER WEEK: 35
LOCATION: Barrhead Council Offices/ *Hybrid Working
We have an exciting permanent opportunity to join our Housing Repairs team in a role that assists the Repairs Delivery Manager with reactive, cyclical, void and planned maintenance works for occupied and unoccupied council housing from pre-inspection through to post inspection and customer satisfaction, including working with owners affected by common works. This will include raising works orders, managing internal and external contractors, monitoring the standard and quality of works, payment/management of invoices and effective resident liaison throughout. The post-holder will manage legionella and asbestos issues related to works they are responsible for, as with all council properties and ensure that all works undertaken meet statutory, regulatory, policy and best practice requirements.
*Depending upon the needs of the service, staff in Hybrid roles will typically work from home for up to 40-60% of the time where the needs of the service can still be met.
Job Description
Department: Environment
Division/Section: Housing Services, Housing Maintenance Team
Job Title: Repairs Delivery Technical Officer
Responsible to: Assistant Repairs Delivery Manager
Grade: 10
Date Revised: Principal
Main Duties:
* To ensure that all council properties meet all legislative and guidance in terms of electrical, asbestos and legionella management in relation to projects / works they are responsible for.
* To supervise the development and daily functions of multi-disciplined trade teams in delivering and in implementation of emergency, responsive and planned repairs.
* To attend and pre-inspect void properties, survey and compile subsequent work programs. Plan repair works effectively using operational resources, closely monitoring progress and switching work streams between void properties as required.
* To monitor operational staff's timekeeping, absence and performance in accordance with council policies and procedures.
* Where required, deputise and stand in for the Assistant Repairs Delivery Manager and Technical Officers.
* To assess and specify work required to respond to repair needs; prepare and despatch necessary orders to contractors.
* To calculate the estimated financial commitment appropriate to the works ordered and monitor financial commitment whilst working within targets.
* To supervise progress of works by means of regular site visits, check workmanship and sign off completed orders.
* To take a lead role in identifying future maintenance needs and compliance with Health and Safety, Asbestos, Legionella requirements.
* To undertake and record surveys as required to meet the inspection requirements of asbestos regulations.
* Work with colleagues across Housing Services to prioritise urgent works and lead on complex repairs and maintenance works.
* Accept emergency and out of hours calls and respond accordingly.
* Ensure that tenants/customers are kept fully up to date with all reactive and planned repairs and maintenance programmes managed by them.
* To ensure housing teams/roles are given appropriate and unambiguous advice.
* To ensure the implementation of the council’s health and safety policies and the compliance with all statutory requirements.
* Support the wider transformation and change programmes of work within the service and contribute towards continually improving how things are done.
* To take personal responsibility for the good use of the council’s resources appropriate to the job level and work area.
* To undertake other duties from time to time which are not specified above, which are commensurate to the grade and under the direction of the post’s line manager or other members of the Senior Management Team.
Notes
Recruitment Dates:
Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 23 February 2025
Shortlist date: 27 February 2025
Interview date: 11 March 2025
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact James Dyer Assistant Housing Repairs Manager on 07435754155 (No agencies please).
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