Independent Living Maintenance Officer Bedford £24,150 per annum Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) Are you passionate about maintaining high quality standards and ensuring customer satisfaction? We are looking for a dedicated Independent Living Maintenance Officer, who will play a crucial role in delivering a seamless repairs and maintenance service. From handling minor repairs to conducting health and safety checks, your work will ensure that our schemes are safe, comfortable, and compliant for our communities. The role is for someone who is looking to be part of a team that truly makes a positive impact on the lives of customers. What you will be doing: Carrying out efficient minor repairs, ensuring a high standard is maintained across all sites. Conducting regular site inspections will be part of your role, identifying and addressing maintenance needs while involving residents. Tracking and escalating repairs using digital systems to meet deadlines. Managing contractor visits, maintaining clear communication to minimise disruptions. Leading meetings, manage a cleaning team, and provide support to colleagues when needed. Working closely with management to keep working practices up to date. Wed love to meet someone with: Strong communication skills and the ability to solve problems quickly. You should be organized, proactive, and capable of handling multiple tasks effectively. Leadership experience and the ability to motivate teams to uphold high standards are important. Knowledge in property maintenance or health and safety is preferred. Comfortable with using digital tools to track and escalate repair issues is essential. Amongst what we offer you is: A competitive salary of £24,150 per annum 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays Agenerous contributory pension scheme Private health care Free life assurance Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym Opportunities for learning and development Discounted gym membership Retail discount scheme Hybrid Working Please note the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS application. Closing date: 6th January 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible. ADZN1_UKTJ