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A housing association is currently looking for a number of Repairs officers on a temporary basis for about 6 months. Key responsibilities are as follows Use first line diagnostic abilities and thorough understanding of the repairs processes to provide effective support functions in responsive repairs for the operational businesses Recognise work that falls outside of companys responsibilities and cases that would be categorised as complex, as well as what and when to escalate to senior staff Oversee and progress all repairs within internal systems to ensure that repairs progress effectively and that proactive steps are taken to complete repairs as quickly as possible and to a high standard Address customer enquiries and concerns, ensuring all updates and interactions are recording on the systems Own and administer all marketplace activity associated with quote review, acceptance and oversight. • Ensure that completed works are accurately reviewed against the specification of works before being progressed for payment. Work with all stakeholders and contractors to ensure all KPI's are met, managing competency in line with Building Safety legislation Assist in the processing of invoices for payment through in-house systems by checking invoices are correct and ensuring work is complete before payment Review contractor requests for variances and challenge as appropriate to ensure value for money, and a positive repair journey for our residents Support the team with regular cost and quality audits for all aspects of repair works Interact with customers and colleagues to understand their repair needs and expectations and embed this into the service you deliver. Follow up with residents to ensure satisfaction with completed repairs Provide a review and rating for all completed jobs. Feedback to managers on any issues identified as part of monitoring of repair related tasks and flag any issues for escalation as part of performance monitoring Assist your manager and team by providing timely business information on region specific repair data and with exporting necessary repairs reporting information as an overview of team performance Support the regional teams to manage a reliable, trusted and responsible repairs service. Working with colleagues in the relevant regional teams to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed of works being carried out Provide relevant telephone support as needed, liaising with colleagues, contractors and third-party providers as appropriate Keep residents and other stakeholders up to date with regular communication, tailored based on the complexity of the case and the technical knowledge of the audience Hybrid arrangements will be considered after successful completion of probation and contingent on performance PAYE £22.27 Umbrella £29.45 4 days based in the office and 1 day from home Essential requirements Previous experience in managing responsive repairs is essential Highly organised and experience of managing conflicting priorities in a busy office environment Experience in working in a customer service environment Experience of providing performance monitoring and commentary against business targets Experience working to meet key performance indicators Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Good understanding of the relevant legislation, statutory and regulatory requirements Must be able to interview from the 2nd of Oct or from week commencing the 6th of Oct and able to start on the WC 13th of October

A housing association is currently looking for a number of Repairs officers on a temporary basis for about 6 months. Key responsibilities are as follows Use first line diagnostic abilities and thorough understanding of the repairs processes to provide effective support functions in responsive repairs for the operational businesses Recognise work that falls outside of companys responsibilities and cases that would be categorised as complex, as well as what and when to escalate to senior staff Oversee and progress all repairs within internal systems to ensure that repairs progress effectively and that proactive steps are taken to complete repairs as quickly as possible and to a high standard Address customer enquiries and concerns, ensuring all updates and interactions are recording on the systems Own and administer all marketplace activity associated with quote review, acceptance and oversight. • Ensure that completed works are accurately reviewed against the specification of works before being progressed for payment. Work with all stakeholders and contractors to ensure all KPI's are met, managing competency in line with Building Safety legislation Assist in the processing of invoices for payment through in-house systems by checking invoices are correct and ensuring work is complete before payment Review contractor requests for variances and challenge as appropriate to ensure value for money, and a positive repair journey for our residents Support the team with regular cost and quality audits for all aspects of repair works Interact with customers and colleagues to understand their repair needs and expectations and embed this into the service you deliver. Follow up with residents to ensure satisfaction with completed repairs Provide a review and rating for all completed jobs. Feedback to managers on any issues identified as part of monitoring of repair related tasks and flag any issues for escalation as part of performance monitoring Assist your manager and team by providing timely business information on region specific repair data and with exporting necessary repairs reporting information as an overview of team performance Support the regional teams to manage a reliable, trusted and responsible repairs service. Working with colleagues in the relevant regional teams to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed of works being carried out Provide relevant telephone support as needed, liaising with colleagues, contractors and third-party providers as appropriate Keep residents and other stakeholders up to date with regular communication, tailored based on the complexity of the case and the technical knowledge of the audience Hybrid arrangements will be considered after successful completion of probation and contingent on performance PAYE £18.86 Umbrella £24.95 4 days based in the office and 1 day from home Essential requirements Previous experience in managing responsive repairs is essential Highly organised and experience of managing conflicting priorities in a busy office environment Experience in working in a customer service environment Experience of providing performance monitoring and commentary against business targets Experience working to meet key performance indicators Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Good understanding of the relevant legislation, statutory and regulatory requirements Must be able to interview from the 2nd of Oct or from week commencing the 6th of Oct and able to start on the WC 13th of October

A housing association is currently looking for a number Repairs Planners for about 6 months on a temporary basis Key responsibilities are as follows Deliver administrative support to the Regional Leads and Head of Repairs Delivery in budget monitoring, managing necessary databases and systems Collaborate with our Repair Inspectors and contractors to schedule and coordinate post and audit inspections Provide your manager and team important and timely business information on region specific repair spend Assist in preparing and managing budgets for repair operations, ensuring cost effective practices and VFM Monitor and manage repair escalations for your area, ensuring jeopardy cases as appropriate and prioritising cases for inspection Support your team to put in place creative and new ways to address repairs overspend and alert the team to any areas of concern Undertake specific repairs research and projects on behalf of the team Feedback to managers on any issues identified as part of monitoring of repair related tasks and flag any issues for escalation as part of performance monitoring Analyse repair cases and assess priorities and use strong problem solving skills to identify potential issues and propose practical solutions Support the Inspectors, Officers and Senior Managers with repair strategies to meet targets.Assist managers with exporting necessary repairs reporting information from internal systems to present a comprehensive overview of team performance Maintain and strengthen good working relationships with other departments across Operations and throughout Work with all stakeholders and contractors to ensure all KPI's are met and processes and procedure are adhered to Raise the profile of performance across the directorate, supporting colleagues to engage with, and understand repair process. PAYE £20.84 Umbrella £27.56 4 days based in the office and 1 day from home Essential Requirements Proven experience in property maintenance, repair planning or similar role Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in contract regulations Experience of contractor management Good understanding of the relevant legislation, statutory and regulatory requirements Effective IT skills including basic/intermediate MS Office skills Must be available to interview from the 2nd of October & WC 6th of October and start WC 13th October

Large Housing Association requires an experienced Repairs Inspector for a 6 month period. The successful candidate will ensure all repairs adhere to the perfect journey, that residents need only ask once, and any failure is fixed quickly when exception cases occur. Responsibilities: Ensuring contractors and suppliers are providing a consistently high-quality repairs service. Delivering well cared for homes and places where residents feel safe and a sense of pride through top class contract management. A responsive service, where staff and resident queries and complaints are actioned thoroughly, timely and learnings are taken from feedback. Recommend, oversee and develop a best in class reporting repairs processes and policies to meet targets and fix failure fast. Assist the Regional Repair Lead, Surveyors and Local Officers in the management of responsive repairs, kitchen and bathroom as well as planned and cyclical referrals. Continually monitor the quality and success of all responsive repairs, using data, analysis and insight to instigate appropriate improvements and recommendations. Manage a post inspection regime for your patch, ensuring that works are carried out to a good standard and taking ownership where works are not to a good standard and seen through to successful conclusion. Manage an audit/oversight regime for repairs, checking contractors are complying with H&S obligations and following the code of conduct. Support the preparation of overall stock condition inspections or undertaking local nitial surveys for reactive or planned works. Skills and experience: Experience of working within the repairs sector, carrying out pre, post audit and quality inspections Experience in formulating specifications, managing schedules of works and technical diagnosis Experience of contractor management Experience of writing and disseminating technical reports Good understanding of the relevant legislation, statutory and regulatory requirements DEA/FRA assessor trained (desirable) Recognised HND technical qualification eg. building surveying or member CIOB (desirable) Pay £170 pd PAYE or £225 pd Umbrella