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Job Title: Asset Surveyor - HHSRS
Location: Leeds with properties extending across Wakefield, Kirklees, and North Yorkshire
Salary: £40,534 plus Essential Car User Allowance based on the emissions of your vehicle
Job Type: Full Time, (12 months fixed term contract)
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced HHSRS Surveyor with extensive knowledge of the NAT Fed Schedule of Rates (SOR) and proven experience in conducting housing surveys to the standards required under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess strong IT skills, and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring work orders and documentation are accurately completed in a fast-paced environment. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with relevant housing standards and regulations while delivering exceptional service to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct thorough HHSRS housing surveys to identify hazards and determine appropriate remedial actions in compliance with housing standards and legislation.
* Manage a demanding daily schedule of up to 8 appointments, ensuring all inspections are completed within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
* Using NAT Fed SORs to raise work orders efficiently on-site using a tablet system. You must be able to interpret SOR codes accurately and apply them to a range of housing repairs.
* Maintain accurate administrative records, including managing data entry, raising work orders on site (using a tablet) whilst in customers' homes and updating systems during on-site visits.
* Liaise effectively with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and efficient execution of required repairs and works.
* Coordinate and communicate with teams such as planned maintenance and compliance to ensure survey findings are acted upon promptly.
* Resolve issues that arise during surveys and inspections, ensuring repairs are in line with HHSRS principles and delivered to high standards.
Key Requirements:
* Extensive experience with HHSRS regulations, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and follow-up actions.
* Strong proficiency in NAT Fed SORs, with the ability to raise accurate work orders and quotes based on survey findings.
* Exceptional administrative skills, including the ability to keep detailed and accurate records, manage high volumes of data, and complete work orders in real time.
* Proven track record of managing a fast-paced workload with multiple conflicting priorities.
* Advanced IT skills, particularly in using tablets and other digital tools to raise work orders and manage workflows on-site.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with experience in a customer-facing role, ensuring tenants are kept informed and involved throughout the process.
Benefits:
* 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* Car allowance based on vehicle emissions
* Pension scheme with employer matching up to 10%
* Opportunity to transition to a Project Manager role after 12 months, focusing on energy improvements and retrofit works
Closing date: Friday 25th October 2024 at midday
Interview Date: Tuesday 5th November 2024
The Company:
Leeds Federated is a housing association with around 4,500 properties across Leeds, Wakefield, and North Yorkshire.
Our mission is to enable the maximum number of people to access and live sustainably in good-value, affordable housing.
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