Remedy Recruitment Group

Job title: Repairs Officer Team Leader Responsible for: To be part of the day-to-day operational management of North Northamptonshire Council's Repairs and Maintenance Team, providing a high quality and cost effective repairs and maintenance function Carrying out void surveys for specification, site safety visits, work in progress visits, snagging & post inspections. 5 years experience Purpose of the job Provide effective line management to the appropriate Trades, Gas/ Electrical,Planned Maintenance, compliance and Business Support functions, in delivering a high quality customer based service. Ensure financial compliance with North Northamptonshire Council procedures. Maintain work procedures and systems which ensure that an effective, efficient and accountable service is delivered. Ensure your service area responsibilities are properly coordinated across work areas and fit for purpose in order to meet both the Councils and its customers.expectations. Determine priority, programme work and supervise a number of tradespersonsstaff. Plan own workload and develop systems of work. To create, review and update health and safety policies and procedures in conjunction with the Health and safety team. To provide professional advice and recommendations to enable the council to maintain compliance with relevant health and safety, building and environmental legislation. Ensure your service area has a strong and effective relationship with other partnering services within the organisation, in order to meet customer demands. Ensure that your staff carry out their functions and account for time and materials in delivering an efficient and effective repairs service. Hold regular meetings with your staff ensuring clear communication and meeting key delivery issues. Ensure that standard management procedures and protocols are maintained, in line with good practice policies. Ensure good relationships with partner organisations, Elected Members, Chief Officers and tenants are maintained and are appropriate. Principal responsibilities - Carrying out void surveys for specification, site safety visits, work in progress visits, snagging & post inspections. 5 years experience 1. Undertake surveys, prepare tender documentation ,specifications and technical information. 2. Prepare reports under the direction of the Team Leader. 3. Support the Team Leader in developing best value partnerships with contractors. Attending site meetings and liaising with Contractor management and supervisory staff. 4. To manage pre and post inspection and ensure appropriate records and audit trail are kept. 5. Provide technical support and supervision for NNC tradesmen and contractors. 6. Participate in the management responsibilities, including recruitment, performance appraisal, disciplinary procedures, and personal development. 7. Provide effective supervision of tradesmen to ensure impact on the service is minimised in terms of costs and time. 8. Cover the duties and responsibilities of the Team Leader in their absence. 9. Audit van impress stock at regular intervals and keep records. 10. Plan and monitor the performance of your area of responsibility, using agreed Performance Indicators to include all areas of works. 11. Ensure effective systems of communication are established and managed to promote a high level of Services and their benefits to customers. 12. To provide professional advice and recommendations to enable the council to maintain compliance with relevant health and safety, building and environmental legislation. 13. Ensure that your staff carries out their functions and account for time and materials in delivering an efficient and effective repairs service. 14. Assess and mitigate risk to the organisation and its resources, clients and staff.

Working for Elmbridge Borough Council The main purpose of the role: To improve the quality, safety and choice of residential accommodation in Elmbridge and meeting the Council's responsibilities under the Housing Acts and other legislation. To ensure best use of the housing stock by minimising the number of empty properties. To provide an excellent service to owners, occupiers and tenants in all tenures through action by a range of intervention strategies, including enforcement, education and advice. Specific duties and responsibilities To carry out proactive and programmed inspections of residential properties Investigate complaints regarding housing disrepair, in line with council policies and procedures, using the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Where necessary and appropriate, to initiate and prepare recommendations for enforcement action in line with council policies and procedures. Inspection, licensing and enforcement of houses of multiple occupation in line with council policies and procedures under supervision by the Senior Housing Standards Officer. Inspection, licensing and enforcement mobile home/ caravan sites in line with council policies and procedures. To lead on the promotion, identifying and monitoring of empty homes and bringing them back into use. Organising awareness of the empty property issues and any initiatives through appropriate promotional materials, publicity and education and proactively approaching the owners of empty properties and advising them on their options. To use the council's powers under the Renters Rights Act, to support the provision of well managed and maintained rented housing within the borough, working collaboratively with tenants, landlords, managing agents and colleagues across the council Undertake general environmental protection complaint work under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 where relating to statutory nuisances. To advise residents, owners and landlords on matters of disrepair, housing standards and, in general terms, on the procurement and funding of building works. Where statutory notices have been served, monitor compliance and take appropriate action in the event of failure to comply To provide all necessary information and evidence to facilitate legal proceedings and appear as a witness for the Council in legal proceedings, tribunals and enquiries, as directed. Maintain records and reports and provide such statistical information as may be required in relation to the duties attached to the post Represent the council at meetings with internal and external partners. Keep up to date with current legislation, regulations, guidance and technical developments. Promote good working relationships with partners such as Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, Care & Repair Elmbridge (home improvement agency), Surrey County Council, other local authorities and internal departments. The post holder is required to be flexible and provide cover and support to other Officers in the Service, as necessary. To review and arrange updates to the council's website and other communications in relation to the work and responsibilities of the Housing Standards team. To undertake, where appropriate, visits and checks to properties hosting or due to host Ukrainian households through the Homes for Ukraine scheme and undertake and post occupation visits, where required.