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2 x Property Inspector (Repairs)

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is a company set up by Colchester City Council. As part of the local business community since 2003, we are an award-winning organisation, providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential buildings throughout the Borough.

About the role:

We are looking for a Property Inspector to join our Repairs and Maintenance department. Working as part of the Repairs & Maintenance team, you will oversee the Improvement, defect & hazard rectification projects. The role has a strong focus on the quality of people’s homes, therefore, the successful candidate will be involved in the management of works arising from HHSRS inspections, disrepairs and surveyors reports.

You will have:

A minimum of an HNC / HND or equivalent level in Building, or Construction related subject.

Excellent communication, project management, organisation and ICT skills.

Excellent organisational skills, and an ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.

Post qualification experience.

Working knowledge of building pathology, repairs, and maintenance process within a local authority, or similar organisation.

Experience of specification writing and building design.

Management of Health & Safety processes

Excellent working knowledge of Construction and relevant regulations/legislation.

Good knowledge of rented and leasehold property maintenance including section 20 procedures.

You will be:

Able to manage budgets, value and certify works.

Proficient in surveying buildings and structures. To project manage individual building projects, and programmes.

Able to prepare detailed, easy-to-understand inspection reports with photographs and recommendations.

Able to work well as part of a team, and under your own initiative.

Competent in building working relationships.

Committed to providing an excellent service to our customers.

Benefits of the role include:

In return, we are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits, which includes:

* Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.8 % employer contribution

* Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities

* Generous annual leave entitlement, 23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 5 years’ service), plus bank and public holidays and two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.

* The opportunity to buy up to another 5 days holiday, subject to conditions

* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

* Employee Benefits Platform

* Provision of a smartphone and laptop

* Free parking (for when you’re in the office)

* Discounted gym member – corporate membership rate at Leisure World and the Northern Gateway.

* 1 Volunteering Day per year

* Free Flu Jab

* Agile Working at Colchester Borough Homes means having some flexibility about when, where and how we work to best meet the needs of our role and service area for our customers.

Other employee benefits include payment of a professional subscription, free yearly eye tests plus a contribution towards glasses for VDU use.

Interview date to be confirmed

Equality & Diversity Commitment

Colchester Borough Homes is an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and to help ensure our workforce reflects the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and we are members of the Armed Forces Covenant.

How to apply:

Step 1 – Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement and Person Specification

Step 2 – Click ‘Apply online’ below and complete the application form in full, ensuring that you indicate how you meet the criteria contained within the Person Specification

Step 3 – Press ‘submit